Tag: Shiraz

• It’s Time to Rediscover Australian Shiraz

  

  What is the first grape that comes to mind when you hear Australia? Shiraz is as synonymous to Australia as vegemite. However, Australian Shiraz has experienced an identity crisis. The US wine market was flooded with inexpensive, over-ripe Shiraz that was initially well received and highly consumed, yet overtime spawned questions as to whether Australian…

  Michelle Williams

  January 12, 2018

  Aussie Wine, Australia, Shiraz, Wine, wine, wine education, wine review, wine tasting, Wines of Australia

  2005 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz, 2012 Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Shiraz, 2013 Campbells Bobbie Burns Rutherglen Shiraz, 2013 Henry’s Drive Magnus Padthaway Shiraz, 2013 Leeuwin Estates Art Series Margaret River Shiraz, 2013 Wakefield St Andrews Clare Valley Shiraz, 2013 Wirra Wirra RSW McLaren Vale Shiraz, 2014 Henschke Mount Edelstone Eden Valley Shiraz, 2014 Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz, 2015 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Yarra Valley Syrah, Australia, Shiraz, wine, Wine 101, wine education, wine review, wine tasting, Wines of Australia

• Every Wine Lover Should Drink Syrah

  

  Syrah is a versatile grape that is grown in every major wine region in the world. Depending on the climate and winemaking techniques, Syrah offers a range of expressions, appealing to a wide variety of palates. If you like Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, Syrah is a wine for you. It is also the sole…

  Michelle Williams

  August 18, 2017

  Rhone Valley, Syrah, TexSom, Wine, wine education

  2010 Yarra Yering Vineyards Underhill Shiraz Yarra Valley Australia, 2013 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Terres Brulees Rhône France, 2014 De Martino Legado Reserva Syrah Choapa Valley Chile, 2014 Domaine Marc Sorrel Crozes-Hermitage Rhône France, 2014 Donelan Family Wines Cuvee Christine Syrah North Coast USA, 2014 Gramercy Cellars Forgotten Hills Vineyard Syrah Walla Walla Valley USA, 2014 Jamesheed Seville Shiraz Yarra Valley Australia, 2014 Wind Gap Sonoma Coast Syrah California USA, 2015 Duncan Savage The Girl Next Door Syrah Western Cape South Africa, 2015 Pierre Gaillard Ampuis Côte Rôtie Rhône France, Côte-Rôtie, Charles Curtis, Dureza, Greg Harrington, Laura DePasquale, Mondeause Blanch, pepper, Pinot Noir, Pliny the Elder, Rhone Valley, Rotundone, Shiraz, Syrah, TexSom, wine aroma, wine review, wine-searcher

• St. Patrick’s Day Wine and Food Pairings

  St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow. There were plenty of St. Patty’s Day celebrations this past weekend and there will be more tomorrow. When I think of St. Patrick’s Day I think of March Madness and green beer. However, this year I am taking a different approach; a traditional Irish food and wine pairing focus.

  Michelle Williams

  March 16, 2015

  Food, Music, Pinterest, recipes, St. Patrick, St. Patrick’s Day, Wine

  bangers and mash, Barolo, California, Carmenere, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, food, Irish food, Irish stew, Malbec, music, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Pinterest, Santa Barbara County, shepard’s pie, Shiraz, Sonoma County, St. Patrick, St. Patrick’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day food and wine pairings, Tempranillo, The Dubliner, wine, Zinfandel

• Springtime Lunch with Friends in February

  

  While the eastern seaboard was pummeled with snow in February and the west coast received flooding amounts of rain Dallas saw many spring like days with sunshine and temps in the 60s and even 70! The weather provided the perfect opportunity for a ladies lunch get together and instead of heading to a restaurant, this…

  Michelle Williams

  March 2, 2015

  Australia, Barossa Valley, Carmenere, Food, Friends, Music, Porta, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Spain, spring, Tempranillo, Tierra Aranda Ribera del Duero, Torbreck, Whitehaven, Wine, winter

  Australia, Barossa Valley, Carmenere, February, food, friends, ladies lunch, music, New Zealand wine, Porta Estate Bottled Reserve 2013 Carmenere, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Spain, Spanish wine, spring, Tempranillo, Tierra Aranda Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2011, Torbreck Barossa Valley 2012 Woodcutter’s Shiraz, Total Wine, Whitehaven 2014 Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, wine, Wines of Chile, winter

• A Rockin Birthday Celebration

  

  Dallas is a city with outstanding restaurants. One of the joys of my blog is sharing with you the great dining experiences I enjoy in my city. The latest in Dallas dining excellence is VH Casual Dining and Bar Oak Cliff. VH was recommended to me in January by my friend Shawn Burgert, A Wandering…

  Michelle Williams

  February 23, 2015

  #ShirazWeek, Aussie Wine, Barossa Valley, Dallas, Date Night, Food, GSM, Langmeil, Restaurant, VH Casual Dining Bar and Grill Oak Cliff, Wine

  #AussieWeek2015, #ShirazWeek, Aussie Wines, Australia, Barossa Valley, Bistro 31, Black Keys, Dallas, date night, Dining Dallas, food, Langmeail Barossa 2011 Three Gardens SMG, Langmeil Hanging Snakes, restaurant, Shiraz, VH Casual Dining Bar and Grill Oak Cliff, VH Oak Cliff, Victor Hugo, wine

• Hangin with Friends and Snakes

  We had been discussing going out to dinner with some friends of ours for years. My son played hockey with their son since they were both barely able to walk.  Over the years and many travel teams later we have spent a lot of time with them but not a lot of one on one…

  Michelle Williams

  August 13, 2014

  Australia, Australian Wine, Barossa, Food, Friends, Jack White, Shiraz, Wine

  Australia, Australian wine, Barossa, food, friends, Fun, Jack White, Langmeil, Lazaretto, music, Shiraz, wine, Winelover