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Nebbiolo Previews 2024: Barolo 2020 DOCG, Barolo Riserva 2018 DOCG and Retrospectives
by Michael Godel In Piemonte the association of location and climate creates an effect on vines to make them Italy’s most indeterminate and so the nebbiolo of Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero are the beneficiaries of these ever oscillating variabilities. Of course there are 12 months, 52 weeks, and 365 days on the annual calendar but […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – March 30th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from this release, which one would it be and why?” Thirty Bench Steel Post Vineyard Small Lot Riesling 2020, Ontario, Canada$33.95, Andrew Peller LimitedMichael Godel – Thirty Bench Steel Post Vineyard Small Lot Riesling 2020 is an Ontario legend in terms of riesling and […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages March 30th Release
Stars Aligning for Ontario Wine, plus Cabernet Value?by David Lawrason with notes from Michael Godel, John Szabo and Megha Jandhyala As winter turns to spring the planets are aligning nicely for the onward and upward promotion of Ontario wine. Events are busting out all over. Last week several winemakers returned home after taking Manhattan at […] More
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Shiraz and Syrah are one and the same grape. The name Shiraz became popular for this grape variety in Australia, where it has long been established as one of the most widely grown varieties, from strongholds in regions like Barossa to cooler areas like Heatcote or the Yarra Valley. Syrah is grown in many countries and is primarily used to produce powerful red wines, which enjoy great popularity in the marketplace, relatively often under the synonym Shiraz. Syrah is used both for varietal wines and in blended wines, where it can be both the major and minor component. It is called Syrah in its country of origin, France, as well as in the rest of Europe, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and most of the United States. The name Shiraz for this grape variety is also commonly used in South Africa and Canada.
