Entries Tagged as ‘Corbières’

March 25, 2008

Weekday Wine: French Syrah (Domaine la Bastide Syrah 2005, $8.99)

 
This is not the thick, syrupy Syrah that many wine drinkers out there may be accustomed to.   Nope, we’re talking about the more elegant French version, which usually — but not this time – costs a lot more.   
The Domaine la Bastide Syrah 2005 has a beautifully attractive ruby color, and flavors and aromas of plum, earth, licorice, smoke, and black pepper.  The [...]