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Mike Bennie95 points
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James Halliday'95 points
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The Real Review95 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Cobaw Ridge
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Cobaw Ridge Syrah 2016"This stunning Syrah comes from the singular Cobaw Ridge Estate, the only biod..."$59.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Delas Freres
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards 2019 1.5L Magnum"Delas Frères is an estate based in the northern Rhône Valley, particularly kn..."$700.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck97 points
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Robert Parker's97 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine de la Charbonniere
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.5% Alcohol
Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Speciale Les Hautes Brusquieres 2010 1.5L"Jammy blackberry, stone, earth, Provencal herbs, black raspberry jam and spic..."$430.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck96+ points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Vignobles Chirat
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine des Chirats Rockpile Syrah Sonoma 2017"The Domaine Des Chirats Syrah comes from the Rockpile vineyard in Sonoma. It ..."$150.00 -
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Wine Spectator92 points
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Joe Czerwinski91 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Domaine du Colombier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine du Colombier "Cuvee Gaby" Crozes-Hermitage 2013"Denser than the regular Crozes rouge, like a dry vintage port with blueberry,..."$84.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast91 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Domaine du Colombier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Domaine du Colombier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2013"Florent and David Viale own nearly 17 hectares in the northern Rhône, where t..."$112.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Matt Walls93 points
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Gary Walsh93 points
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Jeb Dunnuck91 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2018
- Brand None
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jolivet Saint Joseph L'Instinct 2018"Domaine Jolivet Saint Joseph L'Instinct 2018 is an exceptional wine that offe..."$120.00 -
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Robert Parker's90 points
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Vinous91 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Domaine Michel & Stéphane Ogier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Michel & Stephane Ogier "Le Village" Cote-Rotie 2012"Domaine Stéphane Ogier is a producer in the northern Rhône appellation of Côt..."$165.00 -
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- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Michelas St Jemms
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Michelas St Jemms Crozes Hermitage Terres D'Arce 2016"Domaine Michelas st Jemms are the oldest individual winery in Crozes Hermitag..."$89.99 -
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Alistair Cooper93-94 points
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The Wine Advoca91-94 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Michelas St Jemms
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Michelas St Jemms Hermitage Terres D'Arce 2015"Domaine Michelas st Jemms are the oldest individual winery in Crozes Hermitag..."$149.99 -
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The Wine Advoca95 points
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Wine Spectator92 points
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Vinous92 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Michelas St Jemms
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Michelas St Jemms Hermitage Terres d'Arce 2015"The Domaine Michelas St Jemms is first and foremost a family story which star..."$150.00 -
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Whisky Advocate92 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Vincent Paris
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Vincent Paris Les Cotes Saint-Joseph 2016"Domaine Vincent Paris is a relatively new but well-respected wine producer ba..."$85.00 -
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Greg Sherwood M96+ points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Jean Luc Jamet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Jean-Luc Jamet Cote Rotie 'Terrasses' 2015"The bouquet is bold, on beef stock, iron, dense black berries, has a poised, ..."$190.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck94 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2014
- Brand M.Chapoutier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
M.Chapoutier "Les Granits" Saint Joseph 2014"One of Chapoutier's Flagship Wines from Saint Joseph"$189.99 -
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Robert Parker's90 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Maxime Graillot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Maxime Graillot Domaine des Lises Equis Cornas 2009"In France’s Northern Rhone Valley, there are few names as revered as Graillot..."$129.99 -
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2012
- Brand None
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
SC Pannell Adelaide Hills Syrah 2012"Sourced from a vineyard in Echunga, 410m above sea level and just down the ro..."$54.99 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Antonio Galloni96 points
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The Wine Advoca95 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Tua Rita
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Tua Rita Per Sempre Syrah Toscana Igt 2015"During pre-harvesting the first days of September created stability into the ..."$350.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Warramate Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Warramate Syrah 2017"The Warramate vineyard was first planted in 1969 on a spectacular north-facin..."$29.99 -
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- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodega Volcanes De Chile Parinacota Syrah Carignan 2019"A blend of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot, a wine with a deep, bright violet-r..."$65.00 -
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Jeremy Oliver96 points
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B93 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Castagna
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Castagna Un Segreto 2005"This offers up all the aged magnificence that you'd expect to see in an aged ..."$109.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast98 points
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Robert Parker's96 points
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Wine Spectator95 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 1999
- Brand None
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chapoutier Le Meal Hermitage 1999"Chapoutier Le Meal Hermitage 1999 is a truly exceptional wine that offers a r..."$672.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck95 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Billon
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Christophe Billon "C“te Rozier" C“te-R“tie 2016"La Brocarde is a locality of the appellation located in Côte-Brune. The class..."$205.00 -
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- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Billon
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Christophe Billon 'La Batie' Syrah 2012"A 5.5 hectare estate in the hamlet of Rozier on the heights of Ampuis, 3 km f..."$50.00 -
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Billon
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Christophe Billon 'La Brocarde' Cote-Rotie 2012"The 2012 vintage for the Rhône valley was difficult in places but some good w..."$170.01
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.