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The 2017 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Roure comes from a granite terroir northwest of Hermitage Hill. It has lots of...
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Reminding me of the 2009 La Chapelle (which is a personal favorite), the brilliant 2017 Hermitage La Chapelle knocks...
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Potent and ripe, with wild berry and smoked pepper flavors that build toward buffed tannins. Best after 2021. 400...
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Mid ruby red, the nose is an array of black raspberry, crushed black peppercorns, wild lavender, dried orange peel,...
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92-93 Brilliant violet color. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black/blue fruits, potpourri and olive paste. A lively...
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Just about perfection in a glass, the 2017 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde is more plush and sexy compared to the La...
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I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie La Landonne, a magical expression of the Grand Cru terroir. Deep purple-hued with...
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Wine of hearts of Coteaux. Only from “major” Terroirs on Côte Brune.
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As usual, the 2017 RunRig is approximately 2% Viognier. It spent almost 30 months in oak, 40% of which was new. Hints...
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The 2017 Keir is 100% Syrah done in terra cotta, with a fair amount of whole clusters. That approach brings out a...
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Mencia Syrah Viognier 2017 750ml

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.