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All Posts Tagged ‘syrah’

Januik, Syrah 2014, Weinbau Vineyard, Wahluke Slope, Washington, Wine Casual
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July 4, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Januik Syrah 2014 – Comforting as a Blanket on an Early Fall Afternoon

Januik, Syrah 2014, Weinbau Vineyard, Wahluke Slope, Washington

Tasting Note: A syrah that is as comforting as a blanket on an early fall afternoon.[Read more]

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Waxwing, Syrah 2014, Lester Family Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, Wine Casual
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July 2, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Waxwing Syrah 2014 – Washington State Fruit Will Transport You to France

Waxwing, Syrah 2014, Lester Family Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Tasting Note: A syrah from Washington state whose fruit will transport you to France.[Read more]

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Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Syrah 2011, Cayuga Lake, New York, Wine Casual
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February 3, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Thirsty Owl Wine Company Syrah 2011 – Evocative of Northern-Rhône Fruit

Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Syrah 2011, Cayuga Lake, New York

Tasting Note: This syrah will make you excited about the prospect of experiencing more New York Finger Lake syrah which is not widely grown in this cool-climate area.[Read more]

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Billsboro, Syrah 2012, Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 24, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Billsboro Syrah 2012 – A Silky-Smooth Syrah

Billsboro, Syrah 2012, Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A silky-smooth syrah from the Finger Lakes with lovely aromatics.[Read more]

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Ferraton Père & Fils, La Source St. Joseph 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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January 21, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ferraton Père & Fils La Source St. Joseph 2015 – A Syrah that Pleases the Senses

Ferraton Père & Fils, La Source St. Joseph 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Saint Joseph syrah that pleases the senses.[Read more]

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Edmund St. John, Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2012, El Dorado County, California, Wine Casual
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November 24, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Edmund St. John Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2012 – An Earthy Syrah with Lilac Notes

Edmund St. John, Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2012, El Dorado County, California

Tasting Note: An earthy syrah with herbaceous, savory and lilac-and-dried flower notes.[Read more]

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Domaine de Farlet, Syrah 2014, IGP Collines De La Moure, France, Wine Casual
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August 1, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Farlet Syrah 2014 – An Enjoyable Lighter-Styled Syrah

Domaine de Farlet, Syrah 2014, IGP Collines De La Moure, France

Tasting Note: An enjoyable, lighter-styled syrah for those who enjoy light reds.[Read more]

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Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Aubergine The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003 – Try This & Thank Me Later

Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: Try this carignan-syrah blend and thank me later.[Read more]

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Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016 – Lots of Value for the Price Point & Quality Level

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A soft-textured syrah that offers lots of great value for the price point and quality level.[Read more]

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La Motte, The Pierneef Collection Syrah Viognier 2015, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 29, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Motte, The Pierneef Collection Syrah Viognier 2015 – A Complex Sryah with Flavor Intensity

La Motte, The Pierneef Collection Syrah Viognier 2015, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: A complex syrah with flavor intensity.[Read more]

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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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