Syrah/Shiraz
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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
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California Syrah: top Santa Barbara County winesCalifornia Syrah at its most expressive and nuanced…
By Matthew Luczy Last updated
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Walls: Tasting the first five vintages of Delas’ Hermitage ‘Ligne de Crête’Matt Walls take an in-depth look at Delas Frères' new single-vineyard cuvée Ligne de Crête and tastes the first five vintages from 2015 to 2019 finding 'few Hermitage wines quite as gentle and elegant'.
By Matt Walls Published
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St Hallett Wines: producer profile plus new releases tastedThis popular, historic winery is aiming to be recognised as a Barossa Shiraz specialist, by continuing to focus on site-specific releases
By David Sly Last updated
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Best Australian Shiraz under £25 to buy10 great Australian Shiraz buys from just £10…
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Pic St-Loup: regional profile plus the 12 wines worth seeking outDominated by the tilted limestone block of Pic St-Loup itself, this appellation on the cooler, wetter eastern side of the Languedoc AP region is noted for its fresh and fragrant wines, with Syrah the star. Andrew Jefford charts its progress and predicts a bright future,
By Andrew Jefford Published