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All Posts Tagged ‘syrah’

Chopo 2014, Jumilla, Spain, Wine Casual
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October 12, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chopo 2014 – A Simple Monastrell & Syrah Blend

Chopo 2014, Jumilla, Spain

Tasting Note: Overall a simple, straight forward, middle-of-the pack monastrell and syrah blend.[Read more]

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Bodega Senorio de Barahonda Barrica, Monastrell - Syrah 2012, Yecla, Spain, Wine Casual
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October 3, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bodega Senorio de Barahonda Barrica Monastrell – Syrah 2012 – Like Primitivo or Red Zinfandel? Try Monastrell

Bodega Senorio de Barahonda Barrica, Monastrell – Syrah 2012, Yecla, Spain

Tasting Note: If you like primitivo or red zinfandel, try monastrell (i.e., mourvédre) and monastrell-based blends from Spain; you won’t be disappointed.[Read more]

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Terra Vega, Bin No. 957 Syrah 2014, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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October 1, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Terra Vega Bin No. 957 Syrah 2014 – Quaffing Weekday Wine

Terra Vega, Bin No. 957 Syrah 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Quaffing weekday wine.[Read more]

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Trivento, Amado Sur Malbec Bonarda Syrah 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 28, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Bonarda Syrah 2014 – Argentina’s New Blend

Trivento, Amado Sur Malbec Bonarda Syrah 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Could this malbec, bonarda, syrah (MBS) blend be to Argentina what the grenache, syrah, mourvédre (GSM) blend is to the Southern Rhone?[Read more]

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December 10, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Penfolds Bin Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 2013 – A Ripe, Full-Bodied Syrah

Penfolds, Bin Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia

Tasting Note: A full-bodied, ripe-fruit syrah with a restrained aroma character that delivers slightly less restraint on the palate.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Alain Graillot, Crozes Hermitage 2014, Rhône, France
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December 9, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage 2014 – A Fresh Blackberry & Tannin Surprise Syrah

Alain Graillot, Crozes Hermitage 2014, Rhône, France

Tasting Note: A fresh blackberry and tannin surprise.[Read more]

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Ruca Malen, Syrah 2012, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 22, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ruca Malen Syrah 2012 – Intense Black Fruit & Spice

Ruca Malen, Syrah 2012, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A smooth, spicy syrah with lots to like about it.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah 2011, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 1, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2011 – Blackberry & White Pepper

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2011, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A nice red blend. This ruby-colored cabernet sauvignon (85%) and syrah (15%) blend has a nose of blackberry and white pepper.[Read more]

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Vino Nostrano, Carmenere-Syrah 2012, Maule Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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October 16, 2016
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Vino Nostrano Carmenere-Syrah 2012 – Blackberry & Black Pepper

Vino Nostrano, Carmenere-Syrah 2012, Maule Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Ruby, trending towards purple in color, this carmenere and syrah blend has a nose filled with black fruit aromas with blackberry leading ahead of musky red plum.[Read more]

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Heritage Oak Winery, Vino Tinto 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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October 11, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Heritage Oak Winery Vino Tinto 2013 – A Pleasant Blend of Syrah, Zinfandel & Petite Sirah

Heritage Oak Winery, Vino Tinto 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A pleasant blend of syrah, zinfandel and petite sirah.[Read more]

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