For wine club number two, we chose another red -- Shiraz (sometimes called Syrah depending on where it originates from). For those who are wondering -- it is called "Syrah" in France, Europa, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and most of the US. It is called "Shiraz" in Australia, South Africa and Canada. This wine pairs well with pizza, dark chocolate (yum), dried fruits, cured and smoked meats, cheeses and figs. Again, we had five wines and no leftovers. The wines were:
- Yellowtail, 2007, Australia - Spicy, berry, pretty good. 3 stars.
- Georges Deboeuf, 2006, France - red berry, spicy, fruitier than the Yellowtail, light, refreshing. 4 stars.
- Ravenswood Vintners Blend, 2005, Australia - very dark, smells alcoholic, smoky, very tannic, dry, strong. 2.5 stars
- Marquis Philips, 2007, Australia - peppery and herbal aroma, high alcohol, strong, dry, sour, tobacco - 1.5 stars.
- Dead Letter Office, 2006, Australia - very dark appearance, tobacco, coffee, plum, very long finish, very dry and tannic. 2 stars.
I should note here that the star rating and the tasting notes are just mine and the other ladies each had their own personal favorites (although we usually tend to agree).
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