Tag Archives: Syrah

Tasting notes roundup

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

I’m a bit behind (ok, very behind) on my reviews so rather than writing a full review of each of them, here are some very brief tasting notes for some of the wines I have tasted recently in no particular … Continue reading →

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Chateau de Pennautier, Cabardès 2010

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Cabardès is half way between Bordeaux and the Mediterranean and you can really taste it in this one from Chateau de Pennautier. Cabardès is the only appellation to allow blending of the Bordeaux varities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec … Continue reading →

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Review: Saint Michel 2009 Gaillac Rouge

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I’d like to start, if I may, with a bit of poetry: “Late August, given heavy rain and sun For a full week, the blackberries would ripen. At first, just one, a glossy purple clot Among others, red, green, hard … Continue reading →

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Review: Domaine Sainte Rose “La Garrigue” 2009

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Domaine Sainte Rose is a good example of an innovative Languedoc producer who is shunning the proscriptive AOP rules in order to produce wines according to their own vision under the IGP classification system which offers more freedom. Brits Charles … Continue reading →

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Review: De Lucca Finca Antonella Reserve Syrah 2009

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

I’m beginning to really enjoy wines from Uruguay. They’re so distinctive and this De Lucca Finca Antonella Reserve Syrah Cuvée Especial 2009 is a bit of a mouthful – metophorically and literally. It’s a big wine, and completely different to … Continue reading →

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Review: Clos du Gravillas ‘Le rendez-vouz du Soleil’ 2007

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Another one from Joseph Barnes Wines! My wife was looking for a Carignan based bottle to give me for our anniversary and this was recommended by Charles Hardcastle at JBW. It’s a Vin de Pays des Cotes de Brian by … Continue reading →

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Review: Cave de Tain, Les Hauts de Pavieres, St Joseph 2008

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

This St Joseph is the second Rhone valley wine I’ve tasted from Cave de Tain, the first being their Crozes-Hermitage. Made from 100% Syrah it is elegant and quite light bodied with tannins that are soft but strong enough to … Continue reading →

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Review: Domaine Marie 2010 Faugeres

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

This 2010 Faugeres from Domaine Marie is somewhat less weird than the Clos Fantine Faugeres that I reviewed earlier this year but is no less enjoyable. Domaine Marie is a small estate that has been making wine for four generations. … Continue reading →

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Review: Reserve de la Perriere 2010 Corbieres

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

After visiting it last year, I always keep an eye out for wines from the Mont Tauch cooperative. This Reserve de la Perriere is made from Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes grown on hills near the village of Durban in … Continue reading →

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Review: Wente Vineyards 2007 Take Seven

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

If ever there was a bottle to support the argument that you need time to fully appreciate wine then this is it. If I’d tried it at a tasting after drinking the few sips that you typically receive I would … Continue reading →

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