Just in case you are not aware, some of the best wine journalism in the United States can be found in the wine section of the San Francisco Chronicle. They often achieve successfully a beautiful balance between giving good intel to wine wonks and educating those of us who always on the lookout for opportunities to increase our wine smarts.
This past Friday brought us a great article from the word processor of Jon Bonné (onetime author of a terrific food and wine blog called “amuse-bouche”) entitled “When Syrah met Pinot: One's Feisty, the other's finicky - but they're finding common ground” which highlights the growing trend towards planting Syrah in much cooler climates than those it is most often associated with in the minds of many wine consumers. Those following the swing of the wine style pendulum back from brawny “bruiser” wines to those that offer more nuance and elegance should not turn their backs on Syrah or feel like they have no choice but to chase high-priced northern Rhone offerings. Syrah grown in the cooler areas of California and in Oregon, specifically those areas known for production of wines from the more fickle Pinot Noir, offer their own take on this wonderful grape and at fairly affordable prices.
This past Friday brought us a great article from the word processor of Jon Bonné (onetime author of a terrific food and wine blog called “amuse-bouche”) entitled “When Syrah met Pinot: One's Feisty, the other's finicky - but they're finding common ground” which highlights the growing trend towards planting Syrah in much cooler climates than those it is most often associated with in the minds of many wine consumers. Those following the swing of the wine style pendulum back from brawny “bruiser” wines to those that offer more nuance and elegance should not turn their backs on Syrah or feel like they have no choice but to chase high-priced northern Rhone offerings. Syrah grown in the cooler areas of California and in Oregon, specifically those areas known for production of wines from the more fickle Pinot Noir, offer their own take on this wonderful grape and at fairly affordable prices.
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