To be clear on one thing, there is no difference. Syrah/Shiraz Tomato/Tomato Potato/Potato (so the last two are tonal differences and the meaning is lost when written, but you get the idea)The only difference is where the grapes are grown. Syrah= France and California (among others) and Shiraz= Australia and South Africa (among others.) Come by Friday and Saturday for a chance to taste Shiraz/Syrah from all over the world. From 5-7 on Friday and 3-6 on Saturday we'll be tasting:
Juno Shiraz (South Africa)
Amadio Shiraz (Australia)
Alcina Syrah (California)
Jules Syrah/Grenache- I know it's a blend, but it's 80% Syrah ok, so let it go- (France)
Caligiore Syrah Reserve (Argentina)
Alvear PQ Syrah (Spain)
Marquee McLaren Vale Shiraz (Australia)
Slaley Shiraz (South Africa)
Come by for a little lesson on this is tasty grape and have a few glasses, guarenteed to be fun or your money back*
See you Friday
Louis
*Tasting is free, so even if you hate it, we're not giving you any money.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Don't cry for me Argentina
Argentina, Argentina, Argentina. Everyone is talking about Argentine wine these days and why shouldn't they? No matter what your taste preference is, Argentina has something excellent to offer you. Be it the light and cheerful Torrontes, which has an amazing ability to capture the essence of summer with it's bright peach and mango fruitiness and an almost effervescent quality, or the dark and seductive Malbec, begging for snowstorms and steaks, with it's deep, rich and silky texture wrapped around hearty flavors of plum, smoke, dried figs and earth.
We now have five Argentine wines in our Jukebox, so come by, make yourself familiar with them, and understand what all the buzz is about. Even if you're already best buds with Argentina, come by and try our wines. After all, they are free.
Happy drinking,
Louis
We now have five Argentine wines in our Jukebox, so come by, make yourself familiar with them, and understand what all the buzz is about. Even if you're already best buds with Argentina, come by and try our wines. After all, they are free.
Happy drinking,
Louis
Wine Of The Week
In these tough economic times, everyone is being told to support local businesses. With regards to wine, that has always been a little tricky, seeing as how most wine producers fall into the "really far away" category. However, thanks to the people at the Boston Winery, that is no longer the case! Winemaker Raffaele Bruno brings his life-long experience in Abruzzi to what some people in the wine business are calling "The second Napa"--Dorchester MA! Vinted in the back of a restaurant, this surprisingly tasty treat is a blend of 50% Syrah, 25% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. With bold flavors of currant, smoke and cigar box, this wine is both a conversation starter and a taste-bud pleaser. At $24.99, this wine totally delivers.
Love that dirty water,
Louis
Love that dirty water,
Louis
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Fact Of The Week
Valued Readers,
First of all, thanks for reading. Second of all, I know our time is valuable, so I am going to try to keep our facts simple from here on out.
That being said, here we go.
In France, the grape/blend is almost never put on the label. Instead, the appellation, or place that the wine is made, is what is shown. You are simply supposed to know what the blend is. For example, Sauternes is a place, not a grape, as is Bordeaux and Burgundy.
If you want to know more about the French appellation system, just come on by and ask us, we'd be happy to help.
Louis
Wine Gallery
First of all, thanks for reading. Second of all, I know our time is valuable, so I am going to try to keep our facts simple from here on out.
That being said, here we go.
In France, the grape/blend is almost never put on the label. Instead, the appellation, or place that the wine is made, is what is shown. You are simply supposed to know what the blend is. For example, Sauternes is a place, not a grape, as is Bordeaux and Burgundy.
If you want to know more about the French appellation system, just come on by and ask us, we'd be happy to help.
Louis
Wine Gallery
Weekly Tastings
Hello fellow winos,
Friday
Welcome to the world of VDP. What VDP, or Vin de Pays, essentially means is that you will find a deal inside this bottle. So let's all welcome Le Petit Thou. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Carignan, this guy totally rocks. Big, with soft fruit, smoke and hints of tobacco, this wine is yet another perfect winter wine. And at only $12.99 it's also a wine for an economic recession.
Saturday
So keeping with our trend of trying wines from similar places, I introduce to you the Megier Cotes du Rhone. These two wines are both from the Rhone, but have two distinctly different flavor profiles. With the Corsee being more tradtional Rhone, with flavors of earth, spice, and leather, and the Fruitee being more new world, with brighter fruit and more supple tannins, they are two truly interesting and distinct wines. Come on by and let your taste buds enjoy themselves. And at $11.99, your wallet will have fun too.
So that's our tasting schedule, see you there and enjoy!
Louis
Wine Gallery
Friday
Welcome to the world of VDP. What VDP, or Vin de Pays, essentially means is that you will find a deal inside this bottle. So let's all welcome Le Petit Thou. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Carignan, this guy totally rocks. Big, with soft fruit, smoke and hints of tobacco, this wine is yet another perfect winter wine. And at only $12.99 it's also a wine for an economic recession.
Saturday
So keeping with our trend of trying wines from similar places, I introduce to you the Megier Cotes du Rhone. These two wines are both from the Rhone, but have two distinctly different flavor profiles. With the Corsee being more tradtional Rhone, with flavors of earth, spice, and leather, and the Fruitee being more new world, with brighter fruit and more supple tannins, they are two truly interesting and distinct wines. Come on by and let your taste buds enjoy themselves. And at $11.99, your wallet will have fun too.
So that's our tasting schedule, see you there and enjoy!
Louis
Wine Gallery
Wine Of The Week
Hey all,
It's been an interesting week here at the Wine Gallery. After our trips to the Wine Expo, we have continued to bring in new wines by the day. This week alone, we've got over ten new wines, a few of which are making their way into our Wine Jukebox, so come on by for a free taste.
Anyway, for this week's Wine Of The Week, I have chosen for you, Domaine Olivier d'Auge, a super-interesting wine from Les Baux de Provence, in Southern France. This blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre and Grenache is a big, in your face style wine, with large amounts of strong tannins and a finish that goes on and on. While it would do with a little bit of breathing, that just means open it as you cook your steaks or roast beef, which incidentally, would pair perfectly with this wonderful winter wine.
Come on by, grab a bottle or two, and drink the rest of winter away.
Cheers,
Louis
Wine Gallery
It's been an interesting week here at the Wine Gallery. After our trips to the Wine Expo, we have continued to bring in new wines by the day. This week alone, we've got over ten new wines, a few of which are making their way into our Wine Jukebox, so come on by for a free taste.
Anyway, for this week's Wine Of The Week, I have chosen for you, Domaine Olivier d'Auge, a super-interesting wine from Les Baux de Provence, in Southern France. This blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre and Grenache is a big, in your face style wine, with large amounts of strong tannins and a finish that goes on and on. While it would do with a little bit of breathing, that just means open it as you cook your steaks or roast beef, which incidentally, would pair perfectly with this wonderful winter wine.
Come on by, grab a bottle or two, and drink the rest of winter away.
Cheers,
Louis
Wine Gallery
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