Category Archives: Syrah

Mini-Review – Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2010

Posted on September 15, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Want a nice California Syrah for well under $20….then keep reading!  Over the last couple of days, I had a chance to try Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2010 from a bottle and on tap.  I was pleased with both glasses of wine (enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 4th of July with Syrah!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

Happy 4th of July everyone!  Today, as we celebrate the independence of this wonderful country, a lot of us will be grilling and sharing a meal with family and friends.  I wanted to share with you guys the wine we … Continue reading →

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Wine Wednesday Pick- Laurent Miquel Nord Sud 2007 Syrah

Posted on June 27, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I was spending some time at one of my favorite wine shops and came across a bottle that I couldn’t pass up in hopes it would be a great mid-week wine.  Laurent Miquel Nord Sud 2007 Syrah comes from Languedoc, which … Continue reading →

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Rich and Elegant- Montes Alpha Syrah 2009

Posted on May 9, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I love when I open a bottle of wine and I am pleasantly surprised.  I really had no idea what to expect when I uncorked the bottle of Montes Alpha Syrah 2009 that arrived at my door.  I haven’t had too many … Continue reading →

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Trader Joe’s Wine Review- Smoking Loon 2010 Syrah

Posted on February 21, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

It has been a while since I picked out a new bottle to try from Trader Joe’s but last week I decided to buy something new from Smoking Loon.  Smoking Loon has always seemed to produce nice, everyday wines for the price … Continue reading →

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Aging Gracefully- McClean Vineyards 2005 Syrah

Posted on February 13, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have been on a roll with wine from the Paso Robles region lately.  The bottle I uncorked last weekend from McClean Vineyards was no exception.  McClean Vineyards is a family run winery in Templeton.  The winemaker Michael, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, … Continue reading →

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Wine Wednesday Mini-Review- Domaine Degher 2006 Mojo

Posted on February 8, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

In rounding out my Domaine Degher tasting, I uncorked a bottle of their 2006 Mojo.  Mojo is a blend of 51% Syrah and 49% Cabernet that hails from their Paso Robles vineyards.  Mojo is distinctively different from the style and taste of the other two Domaine Degher wines … Continue reading →

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Muscular yet Refined- Domaine Degher 2007 Red Zone

Posted on February 3, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

I had a chance to travel to Paso Robles about a month ago and was impressed with some of the wine that is coming out of the area.  Still on a Paso high, I was pretty excited when Domaine Degher, a Paso Robles winery, contacted … Continue reading →

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An Incredible Wine Value To Kick Off The Christmas Season!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

This week I want to feature wines that are incredible values for the Christmas season.  They are wines you can find for around $10 a bottle that drink like they are twice the price.  These wines are perfect to serve … Continue reading →

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A New Release from Bodegas La Purisma- Capa Rota 2009 Monastrell Syrah

Posted on September 2, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

So while I said I was done with my Labor Day weekend wine recommendations, I just enjoyed another bottle that is perfect for your long weekend.  Bodegas La Pursima, a winery in Spain, just released a new blend of Monastrell and Syrah in … Continue reading →

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