Shiraz/Syrah
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Guigal to launch fourth ‘La La’ Côte-RôtieThe wine, made from pure Syrah, will be called La Reynarde. It is named after Le Reynard, the stream that runs between lieux-dits Côte Brune and Côte Blonde.
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls: 10 exciting estates to know in CornasMatt Walls selects 10 estates to know in Cornas which showcase ageworthy, powerful Syrah.
By Matt Walls Published
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Penfolds Collection 2021: 70 years of Grange and two new SuperblendsExclusive preview tasting of 2017 Grange and more…
By David Sly Last updated
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Domaine Clape: Cornas vertical tasting from 2017 – 1987The rare chance to taste 13 Cornas bottlings...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Walls: Brune and blonde soils in Côte-Rôtie – do they really make all the difference?Looking at the two different soil types and how they influence wine style, longevity and quality...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Christophe Baron: from Cayuse back to ChampagneCayuse, Horsepower, Hors Catégorie – and Champagne…
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Hardys Icon 2021 releases: traditions maintainedThomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon and Eileen Hardy Chardonnay and Shiraz…
By David Sly Published
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Walls: exploring the three Vs of the Southern RhôneElegance with an easy-going drinkability...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Cornas 2018 in bottle: full overview plus top-scoring winesThe 2018s are succulent, juicy and fresh and are easy to enjoy...
By Matt Walls Published
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Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Red MountainAcross the board 2018 wines made from Bordeaux varieties thrived here...
By Dr Owen Bargreen Published
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Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Walla Walla ValleyThe 2018 reds from this region are among the best in the state...
By Dr Owen Bargreen Published
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Washington 2018 reds: top-value wines worth seeking outA bounty of well-priced red wines that over-deliver for the price...
By Dr Owen Bargreen Published
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Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Yakima ValleyThe best wines worth seeking out...
By Dr Owen Bargreen Published
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Washington 2018 reds: vintage overview and top-scoring winesExceptional reds of real finesse with good mid-palate richness and flavour density...
By Dr Owen Bargreen Published
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Walls’ hidden gems: Moulin de la Gardette, GigondasMatt Walls uncovers organic, Gigondas-based producer Moulin de la Gardette and tastes eight of its wines.
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Rhône producer to know: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud, VinsobresDrinkable and age-worthy wines worth seeking out...
By Matt Walls Published
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Adelaide Hills Shiraz: the top wines to trySlender, lithe, lively and sexy wines…
By David Sly Last updated
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Best French wines: 100 point scoresTop-scoring wines from Champagne to the Rhône...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Donovan Rall: six new releases from this South African starThe latest wines from this Swartland-based winemaker…
By Tina Gellie Published
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Walls: Top-quality and great-value Côte-Rôtie alternativesWith the complex and aromatic wines of Côte-Rôtie in high demand, and prices climbing out of reach, Matt Walls identifies a number of Côte-Rôtie alternatives from both the Rhône and further afield which deliver on style, complexity and price.
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls: The magic of mature GigondasMatt Walls examines seven mature vintages of Gigondas wines and reports on what is drinking well now and what should be kept cellared for a little while longer.
By Matt Walls Published
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Matt Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine Burgaud, Côte-RôtieMatt Walls shines the light on this under-the-radar producer, Domaine Burgaud.
By Matt Walls Published
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Henschke 2016 releases – Hill of Grace and moreSix new wines, including Mount Edelstone and the rare Hill of Roses…
By Sarah Ahmed Last updated
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Walls: Why Syrah is the most adaptable grape in the worldMatt Walls explores Syrah's guises from around the world...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Penfolds releases Californian-Australian Wine of the World for £545/$700Californian reds made to an Australian style…
By David Sly Last updated
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California Syrah: top Monterey County winesUpfront power and velvety, chewy profiles...
By Matthew Luczy Published
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California Syrah: top Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo winesRipe yet elegant Rhône-style Syrahs…
By Matthew Luczy Last updated
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California Syrah: a rags to riches story – and the top-scoring winesMatthew Luczy charts the rise of California Syrah. And from a tasting of 82 wines he reveals the top 14 to try…
By Matthew Luczy Last updated
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California Syrah: top Sonoma County winesAn array of styles, all equally complex…
By Matthew Luczy Last updated
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California Syrah: top Mendocino County winesWild, earthy and umami-laden Mendocino County Syrahs...
By Matthew Luczy Last updated
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California Syrah: top Napa County and Sierra Foothills winesFrom lacy and delicate, to brooding and powerful...
By Matthew Luczy Last updated
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California Syrah: 10 great value picks under $40/£4010 quality wines to snap up…
By Tina Gellie Last updated