4 posts tagged “syrah”
So it's the Chinese New Year today and I think it is going to be a good year. Why you ask? Because it is the Year of the Pig...or should I say the Year of Bacon! So go get a bottle of bacon smelling Syrah (something like Jim Barry - Clare Valley) , que up Pink Floyd's Pigs and fry up a pound of your favorite smoked pigs belly and celebrate!
You want more proof of a good year...I got a rare picture of Captain Bacon Flying
2000 Cline Syrah
Sonoma Coast, California
14.5 %
15.50 - Bin 905
This was really disappointing. I am starting to dislike Cline Cellars. Either my palate is getting more refined or this is just a bad wine. Low fruit...is this even made from grapes? The alcohol seemed so high if felt like drinking cough syrup. I don't pour out a half of a bottle very often but today is one of those days. I am sure you guessed but I won't be picking this up again.
Music Match - Motley Crue(see previous entry)
This winery is essentially an urban winery. It is located on the outskirts of Seattle. So it is no more located in the Columbia Valley as Calgary is located in the Okanagan Valley. With that being said this wine was very good. Very dark in colour with berries, cedar and almost a bacony aroma and those who know me know I like bacon. To sound like a wine snob this wine was well balanced and smooth. I didn't purchase this wine, it was a gift from my sister, but I would definitely buy more and drink it again.
Music Match - The Doors - You Need Meat
2004 Vin de Pays d'Oc - Chapoutier - Cigala
This must be Chapoutier's bastard child because I couldn't find any info on his website.
The bottle say it is a Syrah Grenache blend but I don't know what percentages. I am guessing there is more grenache than syrah. It is $12 and is from the Vin de Pays d'Oc area which is pretty much any where from the south of France. It's a very average wine that is light and soft on the palate. It's not offensive and very easy to drink, but it leaves you wanting something more. I have had better wine at $12 but not a lot. That doesn't mean this wine is good, I probably won't buy this again. The Chapoutier - Belleruche is way better and only a couple of loonies more...but then again try it for yourself it's only $12.
Music Match - John Wesley Hardings - Bastard Son
