November 29th, 2009 Chuck Posted in France, Shiraz 1 Comment »
| At first sip you can tell this is a french wine without even trying. The LCBO gave this wine a nice writeup but I’ll disagree with it. They saw plenty of blackberry, fruit and spice, I didn’t. They also mention it’s ‘very drinkable tonight’, while I’d cellar it for 2 years. |
| At least it’s 13.5% Alcohol/Vol. |
| Tip: If your buying syrah/shiraz, go Aussie (Penfolds), then Californian (Cline) |
| Taste |
oak, heat, red berry |
| Smell |
oak, resin, greens |
| Food |
well done grilled red meat |
| Sweetness |
extra dry |
| Price |
$14.95 |
| LCBO# |
104752 |
| Score |
2  |
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November 1st, 2008 Chuck Posted in Shiraz, USA No Comments »
| Different name, different label, different light green bottle…different thoughts of what shiraz is supposed to be. That said I’m not surprised at what I got: a shiraz with no pop. A proper shiraz should have blackberry, pepper and leather notes to it. But they’re nowhere to be found in this vintage. |
| Take this for what it is: an easy, medium-light bodied summer sipper. If tasted blind, you’d guess merlot. |
| Tip: you’ll want to chill this shiraz more than a typical one. |
| Taste |
medium berry, cherry, raspberry |
| Smell |
medium berry, hint of oak |
| Food |
grilled vegetables, sandwiches |
| Sweetness |
off dry |
| Price |
$9.95 |
| LCBO# |
35113 |
| Score |
2 |
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July 16th, 2008 Chuck Posted in Shiraz, South Africa No Comments »
| Alright, I think these guys are taking the whole goat theme a bit too far, considering they already tapped that well with the Goats do Roam bottle. I picked up this bottle because the aforementioned wine wasn’t a bad value, this generation did not follow suit as well as I’d hoped. |
| For a new world wine, especially from South Africa, I almost expect a lesson on the back label about the varietal (shiraz, viognier), but rather find myself reading a novel about…what else….elder goats. |
| Tip: chill more than usual for a shiraz. If you have this bottle, drink it in 2010 (it should be at least a 2.5 by then) |
| Taste |
plum, tar, licorice |
| Smell |
plum, blueberry, licorice |
| Food |
anything bbq |
| Sweetness |
extra dry |
| Price |
$19.80 |
| LCBO# |
943175 |
| Score |
2 |
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May 18th, 2008 Sean Posted in Australia, Shiraz No Comments »
| Picked up this wine on a Friday night after a long and exhausting work week. It was one of several that made it in to the basket somewhere between some inexpensive Sangiovese and some white stuff. Talk about a rose between two thorns. |
| The moment the cork came out of the bottle I knew something was up, which immediately prompted a call to Chuck telling him to get to the liquor store. This is a very lively and expressive wine, full of fruit and spices with a nice bold middle and easy finish. It had all the hallmarks of Shiraz but with a something a little more interesting that kept me coming back for more. 6 bottles will me making their way in to my collection for sure. |
| Tip: I’m a very picky Shiraz drinker, loved this one. |
| Taste |
wild strawberry, wild raspberry, pepper |
| Smell |
black cherry, raspberry, plum |
| Food |
mediterranean, bbq |
| Sweetness |
extra dry |
| Price |
$16.95 |
| LCBO# |
59998 |
| Score |
4 |
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March 10th, 2008 Chuck Posted in Shiraz, USA 4 Comments »
| Coming from Sonoma, California this Syrah is an excellent value wine. The blueberry/blackberry is very forward but not overpowering of the spicy/peppery finish. The only critique I have with it is the slightly bitter finish which lessens as the wine breathes. |
By the way, incase you were wondering: Shiraz, Syrah, potatoe, potato.
But if you every find yourself in Australia or South Africa, say Shiraz. Otherwise, Syrah. |
| Tip: balloon glass |
| Taste |
blueberry, plum, leather |
| Smell |
blueberry, pepper |
| Food |
grilled meat |
| Sweetness |
dry |
| Price |
$12.85 |
| LCBO# |
733758 |
| Score |
4 |
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January 28th, 2008 Archive Posted in Shiraz, Spain No Comments »
| From the wine maker www.habarcelo.es |
| Colour: rich, brilliant cherry colour. Aroma: deliciously fruity, with soft vanilla tones from the American oak, complex and delicate. Richly colored with delicious cherry and raspberry flavors. Taste: well balanced, velvety and smooth with a long lingering finish. |
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| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 17th, 2008 Archive Posted in France, Shiraz No Comments »
| From the winemaker azzarowine.com |
| This syrah is made from vines planted on diverse regions and Mediterranean zones producing exuberant wines dominated by fruit.
This produces a richly flavoured, concentrated wine that is red garnet and purple lights with a nose of red fruits: raspberry, currants, red flowers and vanilla.
Round in mouth, the taste is ample and supple, with long silky tannins. |
| Enjoy this red wine a beat with chilled tapas, grilled meat, BBQ and special cheeses. |
| $ 12.85 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 13th, 2008 Archive Posted in Shiraz, South Africa No Comments »
| From the winemaker fairview.co.za |
| Palate: Medium to full bodied with well integrated with ripe fruit and a complex finish. |
| Aroma: Combination of white pepper, vanilla and mixed spices. |
| $ 16.85 |
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| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 13th, 2008 Archive Posted in Australia, Shiraz No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.lindemans.com |
| A medium to full bodied Shiraz, packed with intense plum flavours, touches of dark chocolate and spice. Creamy vanilla flavours frame the long, elegant finish. |
| Nose: Dark fruit aromas: cassis; mulberry; and plum, blend seamlessly with cedar-like spice and hints of creamy vanilla. |
| $ 12.95 |
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| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 12th, 2008 Archive Posted in Shiraz, USA No Comments »
| From the wine maker blackanvilwines.com |
| This California style Shiraz has afragrant mixture of spices, cloves and anise. Its brilliant red hue is a testament to the flavors of pomegranate and black cherry. |
| $12.45 |
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January 12th, 2008 Archive Posted in Argentina, Shiraz No Comments »
| From the winemaker bodegasesmeralda.com.ar |
| Argento Syrah 2007 has an intense red colour with garnet hues. The nose combines fresh fruit and spice with subtle licorice and nutmeg oak hints. The mouthfeel displays typical Syrah flavors of pungent spice, with a round mid-palate of soft, silky tannins. Finishes long and lingering. |
| Serving Temperature: 17º C |
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January 5th, 2008 Archive Posted in Shiraz, USA No Comments »
| From the wine maker www.herzogwinecellars.com |
| This wine is a blend of cool (Edna Valley) and warm (Sierra Foothills) Syrah grapes. Both were harvested at elevated º Brix, fermented and aged separately. Elevation occurred in French and American oak barrels for about eight months. Prior to bottling, the wines were blended to produce a wine with ripe fruit and soft tannins. Look for fruit forward notes of blackberry, black cherry, white pepper and spice complemented by a judicious use of oak and bright acidity. |
| $13.95 |
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| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 1st, 2008 Archive Posted in Shiraz, South Africa No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.kwv.co.za |
| This full red wine’s bouquet suggests ripe berries overlaid with green pepper and spicy flavours. There is excellent follow through onto the palate where the peppery flavours dominate. The well-integrated ripe tannins make for easy accessibility. |
| Goulash, Kassler Rib, roast venison and meatballs. |
| $9.90 |
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| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
