This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about soul warming foods. You know, those soups, chili, stews, and other soul warming treat we seek when the weather turns cold. When I first saw the theme, my first thought was of “Soul Food”. I’d bet that “Soul food” is one of those phrases that if you ask 10…
Tag: Syrah
Wine Of The Week: 2009 Copain Syrah Les Voisins
My Wine Of The Week for October 13 – October 19 is the 2009 Copain Syrah Les Voisins. The Winery Copain Winery was founded by winemaker Wells Guthrie in 1999. The winery sits atop a hillside with an astounding view of the Russian River Valley. As I looked out over the valley on gorgeous Indian summer day, I was struck with a…
Wine Of The Week: 2007 Stage Left Cellars Syrah
My Wine Of The Week for October 6 – October 12 is the 2007 Stage Left Cellars Syrah. The Winery Stage Left Cellars is an urban winery located in Oakland, California not too far from Jack London Square. By urban winery I mean their winemaking facilities are located in an urban setting, rather than in a rural setting…
Wine of the Week: 2007 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Cognito
My Wine Of The Week for September 20-October 5 is the 2007 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Cognito. The Winery Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines is an eponymous artisan winery producing small lots of Rhone varietal wines, from their 30-acre vineyard in Paso Robles. Ed, who is an entrepreneur, sailor, and pilot, and his wife “discovered”…
Wine Of The Week – 2009 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah T-Block Hudson Vineyard
My Wine Of The Week is another great wine from Bedrock Wine Co, where winemaker/proprietor Morgan Twain-Peterson is knocking it out the park!
Wine Of The Week: 2010 Carlisle Syrah Papa’s Block
Looking for great Syrah? – Bold, yet balanced – Carlisle’s got a winner with this one!
Wine of the Week: 2007 Breggo Syrah
Here’s an excellent example of a cool-climate Syrah!
Value Alert! Great Everyday Petite Sirah for $8!
If you’re looking for a Petite Sirah that’s a great value – look no further!
Value Alert! – Crazy Good Spanish Gem For $11!
Here’s a highly recommended New World Style red blend from Spain that offers great QPR!
Wine Blogging Wednesday #76 – 2010 Schild Estate Grenache-Mourvedre-Shiraz
This edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday – Return of the Barossa Boomerang, provides me with a bit of an opportunity for a reunion. The very first Australian wine I tried when started to seriously explore the world of wine outside of California was the 2007 Schild Shiraz Barossa. I remember it well. At the time,…