Over the next few posts I’m going to take a look at a few Shiraz/Syrah wines. In general, if it comes from Australia it’s called Shiraz and if it comes from elsewhere it’s called Syrah—although I’ve seen a few non-Australian ones with Shiraz on the label. This is an example of just that, it says […]
There are a few things about Layer Cake Côtes du Rhône that you’ll notice are different from other Côtes du Rhône wines. The first thing you’ll notice is that the brand is more Americanized than others. The name “Layer Cake” is much more contemporary than the names on most Côtes du Rhône wines and the […]
It is holiday party season and you’ll probably find yourself wondering what wine to bring to a holiday party. There are a few approaches you can take: You can be careless and just pick up some cheapie and hope for the best You can splurge on a really expensive bottle and hope to impress You […]
