Shiraz and Syrah from all over the world

A blind tasting of good Syrah/Shiraz.
organized in 2 flights. The first one - more "old world' elegant wines. The second - "new world" more fruity and bombastic wines. Conducted by Hilah

• 2007 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 88 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage

  Tasted blind. Opaque purple color. Nice nose - ripe fruits, smoke and spices. Harmonic and well balanced. Light to medium bodied, fruity in the palate. Nice, simple wine (36$)

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• 2007 E. Guigal St. Joseph 88 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

  Tasted blind. Opaque purple color. On the nose – red / fresh fruits and alcohol. Medium bodied, well integrated acidity. It gives a bitter filling in the palate. Soft tannins. Nice and simple (41$)

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• 2007 Bustan Syrah 90 Points

  Israel, Judean Hills

  Tasted blind. Bright purple color. Deep and complex. On the nose – ripe fruits, spices and smoke. Round and full bodied a lot of fruit in the palate too. Short to medium finish. Very good (36$)

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• 2005 Ferraton Père & Fils Ermitage Le Méal 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  Tasted blind. Powerful, expressive and complex. On the nose, ripe fruits with earthy hints. Full bodied, good acidity and soft but predominant tannins. Harmonic (108$)

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• 2005 Domaine Georges Vernay Côte-Rôtie Maison Rouge

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

  Tasted blind. Very disappointing. On the nose ripe fruits, vanilla and some other strange odors that I couldn't define. Lacking of balance, hollow, too bitter and too predominant acidity. I intended to score it as 85, but then I saw that I tasted it in the past and it should be an excellent wine, so I believe it was spoiled and gave no score (115$)

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• 2002 Hardys Shiraz Eileen Hardy 92 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

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• 2008 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier 92 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

  Tasted blind. Very expressive and powerful. Deep aromas of ripe fruits mixed with spices and earth. Full bodied, good acidity and long finish. Good value for money (36$)

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• 2007 Golan Heights Winery Syrah Yarden Avital Slopes 92 Points

  Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights

  Tasted blind. A blockbuster. A lot of fruit, oak and vanilla on the nose. Strong sweetness on the palate, in good harmony with the nose. Typical to the Yarden series. Full, strong, sweet – but very good! (31$)

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• 2006 Montes Syrah Folly La Finca de Apalta 92 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

  Tasted blind. Opaque purple-black color. Deep, expressive and concentrated. Black fruits and chocolate on the nose. Full bodied, almost chewy. Excellent balance, nice tannins. Excellent (84$)

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• 2006 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm 93 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

  Tasted blind. Opaque purple black color. Superb nose, very expressive, ripe fruits, chocolate. Full bodied, almost chewy. Toady but also complex (69$)

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