Category Archives: Shiraz / Syrah

Tenuta Poggio Ai Mandorli, Chianti Classico DOCG, Gran Selezione, Italy, 2011, 13.5% abv. US$19

Posted on November 11, 2015 by winellama

I purchased this bottle at Trader Joe’s Bellingham store for about US$19, but it actually cost me a lot more in Canadian dollars because of the tax paid at the border. Medium ruby with a tinge of garnet, it has aromas … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Merlot, RED, Sangiovese, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Chianti Classico DOCG, Gran Selezione, Italy, merlot, red wine, Sangiovese, syrah, Tenuta Poggio Ai Mandorli, Trader Joes | Leave a comment

Clos du Joncuas, Gigondas AC, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2006, 14.5% abv.

Posted on October 10, 2015 by winellama

Gigondas (yes, you pronounce the ‘s’) is an appellation in France’s Southern Rhône Valley often referred to as the ‘little brother’ of better known Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Its wines are known more for their power than their elegance and they are only allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinsault, France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 2006, Clos du Joncuas, france, Gigondas AC, grenache, red wine, southern rhone valley | Leave a comment

Domaine de Ferrand, Philippe Bravay Vignobles, Châteauneuf du Pape, Orange, France, 2012, 15% abv, bottle #03458, US$54

Posted on August 14, 2015 by winellama

Here’s a GSM from 5 ha of vines located in the region of La Gardiole and Cabrières near Orange, in the northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape. The recipe on this wine is 95% Grenache with 2% Syrah, 2% Mourvèdre and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bourboulenc, France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged CdP, Charles Bravay Vignobles, Châteauneuf du Pape, cinsault, Domaine de Ferrand, france, grenache, mourvedre, Orange, Philippe Bravay Vignobles, red wine, syrah | Leave a comment

Miraval, Rosé, Jolie-Pitt & Perrin, Provence AC, France, 2014, 13% abv. 19.50 GBP / C$29 ++

Posted on July 20, 2015 by winellama

There’s not much about this famous Brangelina – Perrin brothers product you can’t find on the internet. A quick search brings up a mere 27,900 links on Google. It was named on Wine Spectator’s 100 top wines of 2013 as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinsault, France, Grenache / Garnacha, OTHER, Rolle, ROSE, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 13% abv., 2014, AC Provence, cinsault, france, grenache, Jolie-Pitt & Perrin, Miraval, Rolle, rosé, syrah | Leave a comment

Qupé, Syrah, Central Coast, California, 2012, 13.5% abv.

Posted on July 17, 2015 by winellama

“Whose bottle is this!?” This bottle of Qupé flew to Saltspring Island, BC from Menlo Park, California and almost didn’t make it onto the plane due to someone forgetting it was actually in the hand luggage. Oops. In the post-911 flying … Continue reading →

Posted in California, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 2012, Bob Lindquist, california, Central Coast, Qupé, red wine, syrah | Leave a comment

Samantha, Syrah, Cerqueira Vineyard, Okanagan Crush Pad Winery, Oliver, BC, 2013, 13.6% abv.

Posted on May 4, 2015 by winellama

This wine was produced by the 2013 Vancouver International Wine Festival’s Sommelier of the Year winner, Samanatha Rahn as part of the Okanagan Crush Pad Winery’s wine campus program. Held in conjunction with the BC Hospitality Foundation, sale proceeds fund a … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged BC Hospitality Foundation, Okanagan Crush Pad Winery, Okanagan Valley, Oliver, Samantha Rahn, syrah, VIWF 2013, Wine Campus | Leave a comment

Qupé, Syrah, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, 14.5% abv, 2005

Posted on April 30, 2015 by winellama

When I started planning the brief trip to Santa Barbara, I also began to plot my assault on a bottle of locally produced Qupé. It’s challenging to find in my corner of the world and this winery owned by winemaker Bob Lindquist … Continue reading →

Posted in California, OTHER, Red, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Au Bon Climat, Bien Nacido, Bob Lindquist, Buellton, california, cool climate syrah, Hitching Post 2, Qupé, red wine, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Valley | Leave a comment

Les Sentius, Celler Joan Simó, Porrera, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 2009, 15.5% abv, 11 Euros

Posted on April 8, 2015 by winellama

This version of the Priorat comes from the Porrera celler of Joan Simó (the celler complete with wall-mounted sundial is left), but was given to me by a UK wine buyer who was at Hotel-Hostal Sport in Falset when we ate … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Grenache / Garnacha, Merlot, OTHER, RED, Samsó, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, dave cana, garnacha, garnaxa, joan simo, les caves de pyrenes, merlot, Porrera, priorat doq, red wine, Samsó, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Viatge al Priorat, Celler Joan Simó, Porrera, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 14.5% abv, 15 Euros

Posted on March 31, 2015 by winellama

This youthful version of the Priorat comes from the Porrera celler of Joan Simó, but was given to me by a UK wine buyer who was at Hotel-Hostal Sport in Falset when we ate dinner there. As he was leaving, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Grenache / Garnacha, Merlot, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, dave canadas, falset, garnacha, garnaxa, hotel hostal sport, joan simo, les caves de pyrenes, lotus priorat, merlot, Porrera, priorat doq, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Syrah, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2011, 13.5% abv, US$19

Posted on March 26, 2015 by winellama

This Washington state Syrah punches far above its weight in terms of quality for money. It’s a bright, deep garnet with a ruby rim and thick legs. On the nose it has pronounced intensity with aromas of deeply ripe blackberry, Damson … Continue reading →

Posted in OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Washington State | Tagged Ch. Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, red wine, syrah, Washington | Leave a comment