Tag: syrah

Quick Review: Famille Perrin Ventoux Rouge, 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  February 24, 2025

I am always excited to try the wines from Famille Perrin who also own the famous Château de Beaucastel in southern France. The vineyards for this wine are located on the slopes of Mont Ventoux. It is a blend of Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah.  This wine comes sealed with screw cap for easy enjoyment. My Wine Tasting Notes Famille…

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Get to Know Columbia Valley Wines from Washington State

 mywinepal  January 29, 2025

One of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in the USA is the Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State. While it has been recognized for some time, the region’s wines are gaining increasing acclaim and attention, particularly in recent years. Columbia Valley encompasses a diverse range of terroirs and is home to more than 99,000 acres of vineyards, producing a…

Wine glasses filled with a range of red and white wines

Canadian Wine Trends 2024: Red and White Varietal Wines

 mywinepal  January 10, 2025

This is the second of my Canadian Wine Trends 2024 articles.  I will cover our interest in red and white still varietal wines using Google Trends information.  Was there an overall upward slope (interest) or downward slope (disinterest) in a style over the year? Was there a peak at a certain time of the year? Let’s find out. Red and White…

The First Red Wines Reviewed for 2025: Blasted ChurchPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  January 4, 2025

What surprises does 2025 hold for wine lovers?  Could it be a new varietal or region that you have not yet tried?  Or maybe a new winery in your area?  Today, I am tasting two red wines from Blasted Church Vineyards that were sent to me.  They are not new to me, but maybe the grape varieties may be new…

VanWineFest 2025: Enjoy the Range of 689 Cellars Wines

 mywinepal  January 2, 2025

California’s 689 Cellars offers a variety of wines for different classes of wine drinkers, from casual to serious. Here is some background information from the winery and the wines they will be pouring at VanWineFest 2025. About 689 Cellars Curtis McBride is the owner and founder of 689 Cellars and Premier Wine Group. Curtis founded Premier Wine Group over 20…

A Chardonnay and Syrah from BC’s Hester Creek for the HolidaysPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  December 11, 2024

BC’s Hester Creek Estate Winery made two delicious wines that would go well with your holiday dinners.  Both are elegant, flavourful, not heavy-bodied. I received their Source Collection Chardonnay 2023 and Syrah 2022 to review.  The Source Collection represents a source of inspiration, these wines represent the treasured qualities of their rare Old Vine vineyard and that of their select…

Township 7 Provenance Series Merlot 2020 and Fool's Gold Vineyard Syrah 2020

Two 2020 Vintage Red Wines from Township 7 – Syrah and MerlotPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  December 9, 2024

Here are two holiday-worthy red wines from BC’s Township 7 Vineyards & Winery that you should consider.  The first, under screwcap, is the Township 7 Provenance Series Merlot 2020; the second, under cork closure, is the Township 7 Benchmark Series Fool’s Gold Vineyard Syrah 2020.   What’s the Difference? What is the difference between Township 7’s Provenance and the Benchmark series of…

The Prisoner Red Blend with custom designed gift box

Quick Review: The Prisoner Red Blend 2021PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  November 30, 2024

The Prisoner Wine Company is leading the resurgence of California red blends.  They acquire grapes from more than 100 vineyards throughout California’s premier grape-growing regions of various varietals to create their blends.  The Prisoner Red Blend 2021 which I received was inspired by the wines first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. It was released…

Karl MyWinePal with Jean-Claude Mas, and Michael Lam at Le Crocodile

A Dinner with Jean-Claude Mas from Domain Paul Mas at Le Crocodile

 mywinepal  November 5, 2024

You may not have heard of Jean-Claude Mas but his family began growing grapes in the south of France in 1892.  Jean-Claude gained experience in the wine business and education around the world, coming back to the family business when he inherited his father’s vineyards in Pézénas of 35 hectares.  In 2000 he created Les Domaines Paul Mas from these…