Shiraz

d'Arenberg Love Grass Shiraz 2006

Shop Wine Direct (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

Birthday Wine I

Willie's Wine Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

As I mentioned in my last post, I got a selection of fine wines from three of my siblings, I have divided them up into three groups. Old World Whites (L-R) Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean 2005 - I've had a number of Montrachets over the years including a particularly fine one the day after my wedding, whose name escapes me, and have always enjoyed them. Again am looking forward to this....

University leaders’ pusillanimity in the face of religious hatred on campus

Flesh is Grass (Free subscription) | yesterday

I have been over-quiet on this blog about the steady, unwelcome encroachment of political Islam (and I do not mean Muslim values) into public life, and left it to others such as Shiraz Maher, Maryam Namazie, Nick Cohen and David T, whose wages are opprobrium and inadequate support. Nevertheless, they are solid, and gaining form. Perhaps [...]

Rejected by CCHQ but more determined than ever

Parlez~me~'n~Tory (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

This is a very short post as I am about to examine the contents of a rather nice bottle of Shiraz. In June David Cameron reopened the Parliamentary Candidates’ List and invited applications from all walks of life. I pondered whether I should apply for a few weeks and then took the plunge. I was most impressed [...]

The Curious Rehabilitation of Inayat Bunglawala

Harry's Place (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

This is a cross-post by Shiraz Maher from the Focus on Islamism blog Inayat Bunglawala – more commonly known as Bungles – is a spokesman for the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB). He’s been a busy boy recently. The MCB has taken a beating over the last two years after its sectarian and Islamist politics were exposed, prompting [...]

Our Favorite Wines for Thanksgiving

In the Land of Lynfred (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Choosing wines for Thanksgiving can be quite a chore. With so many flavors of so many foods it is often hard to choose the perfect wine. We like to make things easy for our patrons so we’ve chosen a few Lynfred wines that will be perfect for your traditional turkey dinner. With the many different flavors of Thanksgiving dinner we suggest an off-dry white wine such as Gewurztraminer , Riesling...

Some young punks - Passion has red lips 2008

Wino sapien (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

South Australia. Cabernet sauvignon (54%), Shiraz (46%). Screwcap. Approx $A25. Seductive at first, with spice, dark chocolate and blackberries. Lush, sweet and creamy, like a wet kiss, this is rounded and plump with seemingly no hardness. Later on, reality and oxygen play their part and the nose takes on a herbaceous and varnish like edge, while in the mouth it seems less integrated, with more ink...

Mount Majura TSG 2008

Tinto y Blanco (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Another cracking wine from Mount Majura, this time a blend of Tempranillo (56%) Shiraz (31%) Graciano (13%) aged in older wood. I haven't seen a lot of Graciano aorund, I'd be interested in seeing what else is being done with this variety here. These kind of blends are really showing potential in Australia, and the resulting show a bit of Spain, a bit of France, but show through very much as Australian....

The Waterside Hotel - Eastbourne Wine Tasting

The English Vine Tours Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

The Waterside Series “The New World” 18th November 2009 Finca La Chamiza Sparkling Brut Argentina – Mendoza Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc Soft and creamy mousse with apple and pear drop nose. Fairly light on the palate but smooth and very easy quaffing. Not too sure why they used Chenin though as not enough acidity bite I felt! De Bortoli Sauvignon Blanc VAT 2 – 2008 Australia...

Wyndam Estate Sparkling Shiraz - Not a Typo!

Grape Sense - A Glass Half Full (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Consider this - a respected Australian winemaker takes an iconic varietal and pairs it with an iconic name and produces a sparkling Shiraz. Yes, an uncommon bond of the artistic and iconic works of a respected winemaker that leads to the unexpected. Unexpected, except when it's in the Wine Zone. Ha! Only a few will get the obscure reference and recognize the photo but hats off to those folks. Sparkling...

YouTube Video: Students In Iran At Nov. 4 Anti-Regime Demonstrations

Memri Latest Blogs (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

In demonstrations at Shiraz University, in southwestern Iran, on November 4, the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, students called "Die Mojtaba [son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei], Don't Get Leadership," ... November 18, 2009, 2:34 pm

Annie's Lane Coppertrail Shiraz wins Shiraz Challenge

Australian Wine Review (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Annie's Lane - once one of the finest value producers in South Australia, but suffering under years of corporate mismanagement, were announced yesterday as the winners of the 2009 Visy Shiraz Challenge with their 2005 Coppertrail Shiraz. Link here Congratulations I say, as the Coppertrail label has provided some seriously good wines over the years, and the winemaking team is said to be quite talented....

Shaw & Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2007

Cooked and Bottled in Brunswick (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

I do love my cool climate wines; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparkling and Shiraz – all have great demand in my Brunswick habitat. All of these wines can easily be grown and made in virtually every wine region in Victoria, bar the Murray Darling of course, yet it is to that hot of hot states South Australia that we go to today, who are in fact enjoying (sic) their hottest November on record, for...

Call for Action - Send Appeal to Stop Execution of Three Persons For Homosexual Act

SexGenderBody (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

( IRQR – Toronto, November 15, 2009 ) Nemat Safavi from the city of Ardebil, Mehdi P. from Tabriz, and Mohsen Gh. from Shiraz were all arrested, tried and sentenced to death in different courts in Iran, based on accusations of homosexual acts (known as "Lavat"). They were under the age of 18 at the time of arrest and have been kept in prison since then. In Nemat’s case, he was...

Flaxman wines Shiraz VP 2008

Australian Wine Review (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

Flaxman Wines Shiraz VP 2008 (Eden Valley, SA) $20, Screwcap, 17.5% Vintage Port, when done well, is such delicious stuff, it's just a pity that it no longer has a defined spot in our drinking diet. But things may well be on the turn, and with rather un-porty wines such as this vintage fortified Shiraz (note the EU friendly nomenclature), we may see a revival yet. Certain much to like with this style....

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