Back in 2019 I wrote about the Petite Sirah grape in my blog. I have been drinking a few glasses of it lately and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. So, I decided to write about the grape again to remind everyone to try it, soon…
Syrah Wine

In this week’s blog I want to introduce you to the seventh most grown grape throughout the globe. Syrah (si-ra) is also known as Shiraz in Australia and is a dark-skinned grape that is used primarily to produce red wine. It is used as a single varietal and as a blend…
2011 Big Boy Syrah, Eric Kent, Napa, red wine, Sonoma County, SyrahThe Wines of Tuscany: An Overview

After exploring other Italian wine regions, Tapastrie co-owner and guest blogger Tom Welsh gives readers an overview of the many wines from Tuscany…
Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Chianti, Colorino, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoReview: The 2004 Shafer Vineyards Relentless

The Shafer Story Shafer Vineyards, like a number of other Napa Valley vineyards and wineries, was started by an individual who left a successful career and ventured into the wine business. John Shafer, founder of Shafer Vineyards, is such an individual. In 1972 he left a 23-year career in the publishing business in Chicago to […]
Napa Valley, Petite Syrah, Relentless, Shafer Vineyards, Syrah