Sumptuous South African Wines to Savour this Autumnal Season
Old world and new world, what do these phrases even mean? I am sure you have seen signs in supermarkets and wine shops displaying them, but what is the difference? In a nutshell, the...
Tagged: Syrah
A Velvety Syrah at a Great Value to Treat your Palate without Breaking the Bank
Chile’s most popular variety might be Cabernet Sauvignon, but the country is by no means a wine trick pony. In fact, with its numerous microclimates and innovative winemakers, the Andean country seems to have a terroir...
There’s no Place Like Rhône: Discover the Wines of the Rhône Valley
The vast Rhône Valley is an expanse of verdant beauty spanning the length of the Rhône river in southeastern France — sweeping from Lyon, France’s second city, to just north of provençal Orange; still...
Wine of the Week – Cusumano Benuara 2014 €18.99 Now €16.99 by Suzi Redmond
Cusumano Benuara 2014 – Nero d’Avola, Syrah / Shiraz Another super offering from this winery. This wine has a deep and beautiful nose with aromas of blackberries, cherries, and spice with a light undertone...
Grenache Groupies
We’ve already seen that Grenache is a versatile grape, even when made as a single varietal. It’s such a popular grape that others want to get in on the act, to get a piece...
Wine of the Week – Los Vascos Grande Reserve 2010 by Suzi Redmond
Los Vascos Grande Reserve 2010 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenère, 10% Syrah, 5 % Malbec This week’s “Wine of the Week” isn’t just any Chilean wine, it is a wine managed by the prestigious...
Wine of the Week – Man O’War Dreadnought Syrah 2011 by Suzi Redmond
Man O’War Dreadnought Syrah: A fantastic winery located at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, this Rhone style Syrah (shiraz) from New Zealand was named after the first in a line of 20th century...