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All Posts Tagged ‘syrah’

Domaine de la Colline St. Jean, Vacqueyras 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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October 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de la Colline St. Jean Vacqueyras 2016 – A GSM Blend that Offers More Concentration than Most

Domaine de la Colline St. Jean, Vacqueyras 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Vacqueyras GSM blend that offers more concentration than most with solid, ripe fruit and some midpalate complexity.[Read more]

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Domaine des Lises, Equis Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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September 29, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine des Lises Equis Crozes-Hermitage 2015 – Velvety, Rich Black Fruit & Forest Floor Notes

Domaine des Lises, Equis Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Crozes-Hermitage syrah with a velvety texture, rich black fruit and some pleasing notes of forest floor on the finish.[Read more]

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Domaine Garon, Les Triotes Cote Rotie 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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September 27, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Garon Les Triotes Cote Rotie 2016 – Shows Why Northern-Rhone Fruit is So Prized

Domaine Garon, Les Triotes Cote Rotie 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Cote Rotie that shows why Northern Rhone fruit is so prized and valued.[Read more]

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Wind Gap, Syrah 2014, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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September 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wind Gap Syrah 2014 – A North Coast Syrah that Punches Above its Weight

Wind Gap, Syrah 2014, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A North Coast syrah that seriously impresses and punches above its weight.[Read more]

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Pax Mahle Wines, The Hermit Syrah 2015, North Coast California
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September 15, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pax Mahle Wines The Hermit Syrah 2015 – A New World Syrah That Approaches the Old World Standard

Pax Mahle Wines, The Hermit Syrah 2015, North Coast, California

Tasting Note: A Northern-Rhone-reminiscent, North Coast California syrah with elegant fruit that pleases the senses with delicate aromas and flavors.[Read more]

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Sébastien Blachon, Pépé Saint Joseph 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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September 4, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sébastien Blachon Pépé Saint Joseph 2016 – An Elegant, Smooth-Bodied Expression of Saint-Joseph Syrah

Sébastien Blachon, Pépé Saint Joseph 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: An elegant, smooth-bodied expression of Saint-Joseph syrah.[Read more]

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Zephros, Syrah 2009, Wahluke Slope, Cougar Vineyard, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Zephros Syrah 2009 – A Serious, Focused, Earthy Syrah

Zephros, Syrah 2009, Wahluke Slope, Cougar Vineyard, Washington

Tasting Note: A serious, focused, earthy syrah that makes a statement and delights your senses.[Read more]

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Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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August 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Vincent Paris Granit 30 Cornas 2016 – A Plush, Rustic-Elegant Syrah

Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: This bottle captures those distinct Northern Rhone syrah aromas and flavors for which Cornas is known and in a plush, rustic-elegant style. [Read more]

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Dunham Cellars, Syrah 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 12, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dunham Cellars Syrah 2014 – Will Make You Go Down the Washington, Red-Wine Rabbit Hole

Dunham Cellars, Syrah 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A seriously, supple and elegant syrah from Washington state that will make you go down the Washington-red-wine rabbit hole.[Read more]

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Sosie Wines, Rosé of Syrah 2017, Vivio Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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July 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sosie Wines Rosé of Syrah 2017 – A Rosé with Personality & Complexity

Sosie Wines, Rosé of Syrah 2017, Vivio Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A Sonoma rosé for those who like rosés with personality and actual flavor.[Read more]

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  • João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    João Portugal Ramos Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023 – A Velvet Glove in a Bottle

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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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