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RE: Don't let "Sideways" blind you

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triodesteve

In Reply to: RE: Don't let "Sideways" blind you posted by jimbill on September 30, 2015 at 22:15:25

Remember 'where" is as important as "what." Here (WA) Merlot makes a big wine. Lots of structure. It is a big wine. As much as I love WA Syrah, Merlot may be what we grow best here.

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My opinion for a long time. - jimbill 16:06:39 10/15/15 (5)
Washington does a great job with Merlot.

Don't understand the fascination with U.S. Syrahs. I like a good Syrah but it is below my love for Cabs, Merlots, Pinot Noirs, and Zins. Right there with Grenache and Tempranillo.

Oh, I do love a good Nebbiolo but have a hard time affording a good one.
- RE: My opinion for a long time. - triodesteve 18:58:22 10/15/15 (4)
  Everyone has different tastes right? Syrah can be so different and interesting depending on so many factors...place, style, etc.
  Zin? Can't imagine why I would ever buy a bottle!
  
  Its a good thing we all have choices.
  - I do buy Syrah. - jimbill 14:50:21 10/16/15 (3)
    Never said I didn't like them. Just not one of my big three or four. I also have enjoyed quite a few Shiraz.
    
    You really don't like any Zins?
    - RE: I do buy Syrah. - triodesteve 22:18:07 10/18/15 (2)
      Zin isn't something I spend money on. I don't like high alcohol wines and to me most are just too bombastic. I look for subtly and elegance. I realize there are always folks who might be bucking the trend and I've tasted a few, but as a category, its not somewhere I go.
      
      Different strokes....
      - Subtlety and elegance... - mkuller 10:26:27 10/19/15 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I do buy Syrah. posted by triodesteve on October 18, 2015 at 22:18:07
        
        ...sounds like pinot noir to me.
        
        Syrah is like a bigger zin (with less spice) to me.
        
        And then there is petit syrah...
        
        Zin is my favorite - no food required - some are less bombastic.
        
        RE: Subtlety and elegance... - triodesteve 12:57:47 10/20/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Subtlety and elegance... posted by mkuller on October 19, 2015 at 10:26:27
        
        See we are talking about two different kinds of wine...I almost always eat when drinking wine...completely different thing.
        Syria's can be made in such different styles...I certainly don't think of them as bigger than Zins. Well maybe Australian ones from hot places.
        
        And yeah....Pinot...love it. Although finding good ones are hard. Especially ones that I can afford. I tend to prefer Oregon over Ca and France over Or. But there are always exceptions to the rules.

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