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If I Could Buy Only One – April 26th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the April 26th release, which one would it be and why?” Hidden Bench Rosomel Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2022, Ontario, Canada$29.95, Mark Anthony GroupDavid Lawrason – I have long been a fan of the oak aged semillon-sauvignon blancs coming from the old vines of […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages April 26th Release
Pinot Globe-trotting, Victoria of Oz and a Gaggle of Good Buysby David Lawrason with notes from Megha Jandhyala, Sara d’Amato, Michael Godel and John Szabo Election news dominates the media space — but reporting on this is not our job, thankfully. Ours is to find very good wines that bring joy and lighten the load, […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – April 12th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the April 12th release, which one would it be and why?” Viña Leyda Garuma Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Leyda Valley, Chile$18.95, Philippe Dandurand Wines LtdJohn Szabo -In the spirit of a (rather cool) spring, my only one this week is Viña Leyda’s […] More
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Exchange Wine Club SubscriptionShiraz and Syrah are one and the same grape. The name Shiraz became popular for this grape variety in Australia, where it has long been established as one of the most widely grown varieties, from strongholds in regions like Barossa to cooler areas like Heatcote or the Yarra Valley. Syrah is grown in many countries and is primarily used to produce powerful red wines, which enjoy great popularity in the marketplace, relatively often under the synonym Shiraz. Syrah is used both for varietal wines and in blended wines, where it can be both the major and minor component. It is called Syrah in its country of origin, France, as well as in the rest of Europe, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and most of the United States. The name Shiraz for this grape variety is also commonly used in South Africa and Canada.