Syrah

  1. A New Lynfred Tradition: Winemaker Dinner at Macy's Walnut Room

    In the Land of Lynfred &bull 4 Hours Ago

    The Walnut Room at Macy's Chicago has made many a family tradition. Weare delighted to announce a new Lynfred family tradition with our first-everWalnut Room Winemaker Dinner! Macy's Corporate Executive Chef, Tim Scott,and Macy's Food Director, Art Lorenz have partnered… Full Story »

  2. What is Viognier

    A Good Time With Wine &bull Yesterday

    Have you ever wondered "What is that?" Have you scanned a wine list, seeing a number of French wines, or California wines, made with viognier and wonder what it taste like? All too often we stay in the safe zone… Full Story »

  3. Petite Rousse Syrah 2006 wine review by (PB)

    The Wine Cask Blog &bull Feb 8, 2012

    Deep dark purple hue with bouquet of deep black cherry, nearly pure but many cooking orders. Palate-- Big flavors of dark berry but a very strange feel on my tongue and a sharp presence with saliva stimulating tartness. $11. In… Full Story »

  4. Diner's Journal Blog: Why Syrah Hasn't Caught On in America

    New York Times - Dining and Wine &bull Feb 7, 2012

    Eric Asimov explores a wine mystery: why Americans don't buy syrah. Full Story »


  5. Why Syrah Hasn't Caught On in America

    New York Times - Diner's Journal &bull Feb 7, 2012

    Eric Asimov explores a wine mystery: why Americans don't buy syrah. Full Story »


  6. Private Tasting: 2008 Washington Bordeaux-style Red Blends

    Wine Peeps &bull Feb 6, 2012

    Washington State produces many excellent wines from many different grape varieties. There is much debate as to which red wine Washington does best. Some say Syrah, others Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, and others red Bordeaux-style blends. Recently, we had what… Full Story »


  7. Updated Review: *** $ Cameron Hughes (CH) Lot 123 Syrah, Alexander Valley, Lot 123, Sonoma County, CA, 2006

    Spirit of Wine &bull Feb 3, 2012

    Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" By way of background: This syrah from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County is part of the… Full Story »

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  8. 2012 Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah Tasting: February 17, Alameda

    Vinography: a wine blog &bull Feb 2, 2012

    I've referred to it in the past as "the beast." Possessing tannins that need to be tamed through intelligent winemaking, Petite Sirah can truly be a monster of a wine. One of the least-well-known red grape varieties that are commonly… Full Story »


  9. 2008 Perrin & Fils Vinsobres Les Cornuds

    The Blog Wine Cellar &bull Feb 1, 2012

    The applellation of Vinsobres is situated in the southern part of the Cotes du Rhone, between Valreas and Nyons. The Perrin family traditionally makes this wine by blending 65% Syrah and 35% Grenache. The wine is usually partially aged in… Full Story »

  10. Warming up Winter with Syrah

    Good Wine Under $20 &bull Jan 30, 2012

    An award-winning wine blog dedicated to celebrating everyday wine culture and helping you find delicious, varied wines from all over the world that are good value, interesting to drink, pair well with food, and are (mostly) under $20. Looking for something particular, like a Cabernet that won't break the bank or sparkling wine from Spain? Scroll down to… Full Story »

  11. Castorani Piccio Syrah 2009 wine review by (PB)

    The Wine Cask Blog &bull Jan 28, 2012

    Lighter than a Syrah should be; bouquet of pleasant milk chocolate with black berry underneath. Palate-- basically berries on a chewy foundation; not much going on; thin texture and basically plonk. This was a $6 Syrah so I didn't expect… Full Story »

  12. Quickie Review: ***+ $$ Montes Syrah Alpha, Chile, 2007 - GOOD VALUE

    Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 28, 2012

    Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" Find today's prices and retail availability for Montes… Full Story »


  13. Behind the Wines of the Year: Interview with Anne Hubatch, Winemaker at Helioterra Winea

    Palate Press &bull Jan 25, 2012

    An interview with winemaker Anne Hubatch of Helioterra Wines. The 2009 Helioterra Columbia Valley Syrah was awarded to Palate Press Readers' Choice Red Wine of the Year. Full Story »

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  14. Summerland Trio 2007 Rhone Blend - 3 Pack - $67.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Jan 23, 2012

    They'll never know. Don't be intimidated, just act like you know what everyone's talking about. "Hey Ronnie, enjoyin' the party?" "Yeah! Great! Totally fitting in!" "Hey man, relax. You're fine! I know you feel like you're socially awkward sometimes, but just be yourself. Everyone will be totally cool. Hey, Emily! Have you met Ronnie,… Full Story »

  15. Saxon Brown 2006 Syrah Parmalee Hill Owl Box Block wine review by (PB)

    The Wine Cask Blog &bull Jan 22, 2012

    This Sonoma Valley Syrah is deep blackish garnet hue with aromas of fudge laden cinnamon, and deep spiced plum that is ripe and full. Palate--rich fudge, fruit bomb with espresso, fruit and lingering hyper fruit finish. (NW) served this blind… Full Story »

  16. TN : Los Vascos Rose Cabenet Sauvignon 2010, Vina Los Vascos, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), Colchagua Valley, Chile

    Wine in Sweden &bull Jan 21, 2012

    This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and 5% Malbec. Colour : Bright strawberry pink Aroma : Strawberry, blackcurrant, herbs Taste : Fruity, strawberry, blackcurrant, herbs Alcohol : 13% Price : 98 SEK (The Wine Company,… Full Story »

  17. Gallo and Constellation to pay out in fake Pinot case

    Decanter - Wine News &bull Jan 20, 2012

    E Gallo and Constellation have agreed to pay up to US$2m in an out of court settlement to consumers duped in the notorious fake Pinot Noir scandal. Red Bicyclette Pinot Noir: 'large amounts of Merlot and Syrah'Under the terms of… Full Story »

  18. Saxon Brown Syrah 3-Pack - $69.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Jan 20, 2012

    Wine: Not always for drinking You know what's they say: two's company, three's the perfect number for juggling. These Saxon Brown wines are classy wines, which is important. When you're juggling them. That's what you guys are here for, right? Why else would you be looking at a three-pack, the optimal number of bottles for wine-juggling? Because you want to drink them? No.… Full Story »

  19. Miller Wine Works 2007 Red - 2 Pack - $39.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Jan 20, 2012

    No, no. You've got the wrong Miller. Shut up with all this "unmanly" stuff, already. "Hey! Hey guys, check it out. I ordered a glass of generic red wine." "Okay." "That's cool." "Aren't you guys gonna give me a hard time?" "Why would we do that?" "I don't know. Isn't it unmanly?… Full Story »

  20. Syrah and Pinot Noir, and why I love them

    Wine Anorak &bull Jan 20, 2012

    Two wines tonight, shared with friends, which really worked. The first, a northern Rhone Syrah from the Cornas appellation, but bottled as Vin de Pays. It's the Les Collines de Laure Syrah 2010 from Jean-Luc Colombo who I met last… Full Story »

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