Tag: Syrah

Orofino Syrah Reserve 2022 

Tasting Note: This is a stand-up syrah from the Similkameen, in my view the best terroir for this variety in Canada. And Orofino leads...

Creekside Y&R Syrah 2022

Tasting Note – I tasted this zesty syrah at Niagara’s first syrah-based tasting in July, called Shades of Syrah. Creekside, a syrah specialist, was...

Syrah’s 30 Year Rise in Canada

Syrah’s fortunes are linked to our warming climate, but as we all know climate change is not all about warming. It is also about...

Vanessa Vineyard Syrah 2021

Tasting Note:   One of the most powerful syrah's in Canada, this is a big, quite mineral and tannic example with excellent concentration. Fans...

Painted Rock Estate Syrah 2023

Tasting Note – This is one of the biggest, sturdiest Canadian syrahs I have ever tasted. It will have its fans and is well...

Mayhem Gill Estate Vineyard Syrah 2025

Tasting Note -  I tasted this during the National Wine Awards, although not blind as the judges did. But wow – same very impressive...