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by | December 2, 2013 · 10:23 am

Taste Syrah From Around The World On Monday December 9th

wineby Andrew Chalk

Gusto, the organization that recently held a “Texas vs. The World – Roussanne” tasting in Dallas is back on December 9th with a “Texas vs. The World – Syrah” tasting at Times Ten Cellars. As I said in my report of the Roussanne tasting, these events are a fun way to learn about wine and come Crave Recommended. Details from the press release:

Lost Oak Winery will be the featured winery at the Texas vs. The World Syrah wine tasting on Monday, December 9 at Times Ten Cellars in Dallas.       Continue reading →

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by | September 13, 2013 · 9:54 am

2012 Gustafson Rose of Syrah

gustafsonby Andrew Chalk

The trade figures show that we are drinking more rosé wines than we used to. I think that this has a lot to do with the improved quality of these wines as a class. An example of this new generation of rosé wines made with the same care afforded to white and red wines is the 2012 Gustafson Estate Rosé of Syrah, Heritage Tree Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California.

This high acid, high body example exudes strawberry flavors and a minerality that gives it a complex composite of textures in the mouth. It will be an easy food match with summer hors d’oeuvres and meats like ham or salumi generally. However, I think that one facet of rosés is their ease of quaffability on hot summer days.

This superior wines sells for $20 on the winery web site. I doubt that you will find it at retail. Output was a tiny 225 cases. Crave Recommended.

 

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