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bigchiefbc wrote:

jfrey wrote:Durbanville Hills Shiraz (South African - 2003)
- A woody almost smoky Shiraz, dry without drying, spiced, and with light notes of plum. Strong but not overpowering.
Thoughts: Best Shiraz I have had that didn't also break the bank. A wine for strong red wine lovers. Not for most newcomers to wine. Great with meat.
Note: The 2003 is far superior to the 2005 and 2007 batches.

Bogle Petite Sirah (California - 2004)
- A relatively soft Sirah. Tastes strongly of berry fruits. Rich aroma.
Thoughts: A bit light and wet for me, but still enjoyable. A good wine for when you have company.

By the way, just in case anyone didn't know, Petite Sirah is actually a completely separate grape variety from Shiraz/Syrah (which are the same). Petite Sirah is actually the Durif grape, which is why they taste very different from a Shiraz/Syrah.

jfrey wrote:

bigchiefbc wrote:

jfrey wrote:Durbanville Hills Shiraz (South African - 2003)
- A woody almost smoky Shiraz, dry without drying, spiced, and with light notes of plum. Strong but not overpowering.
Thoughts: Best Shiraz I have had that didn't also break the bank. A wine for strong red wine lovers. Not for most newcomers to wine. Great with meat.
Note: The 2003 is far superior to the 2005 and 2007 batches.

Bogle Petite Sirah (California - 2004)
- A relatively soft Sirah. Tastes strongly of berry fruits. Rich aroma.
Thoughts: A bit light and wet for me, but still enjoyable. A good wine for when you have company.

By the way, just in case anyone didn't know, Petite Sirah is actually a completely separate grape variety from Shiraz/Syrah (which are the same). Petite Sirah is actually the Durif grape, which is why they taste very different from a Shiraz/Syrah.

Sirah/Durif is a derivative of Syrah isn't it? Syrah crossed with another grape variety right?

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