Tasting Sampler II (Samplers - Old) -- Cameron Hughes Wine Shopping Cart -- II Sampler Tasting

<h1>Tasting Sampler II -- Cameron Hughes Wine Shopping Cart</h1> $176.00 -- Tasting Sampler II Tasting Sampler II - Free Shipping!!! Syrah/Shiraz Syrah is a mighty, thick-skinned, workhorse varietal that produces wines with power and muscle that can age for generations from a good producer in a good vintage.  It most often makes for a full-bodied, inky, teeth staining monster of a wine in its youth that develops into a medium-bodied, inky, teeth staining monster of a wine with age.  Yet this varietal can be extremely versatile; with so many different wine making techniques and growing areas throughout the world, this grape can also produce soft wines with finesse or can often exude terroir of mint or black pepper on the nose or palate.  This star from the Northern Rhone Valley in France has become a New World wine sensation!  Syrah, or Shiraz as it's called Down Under has taken California and especially Australia by a storm.  It is the premier variety in Australia creating still, fortified (Port style) and even sparkling wines.  Still relatively new to California, it has made a name for itself and has come to rival Cabernet for some of the best, long lived red wines in the state. Sampler includes 4 bottles each of: <a href="http://chwine.com/wine/lot/63/">Lot 63 2005 Lake County Syrah</a> <a href="http://chwine.com/wine/lot/67/">Lot 67 2005 Russian River Syrah</a> <a href="http://chwine.com/wine/lot/77/">Lot 77 2006 101 Year Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz</a> Clicking the links above will give you in-depth tasting notes.  We recommend tasting these bottles side by side in this order: 1)  Lot 63:  Lot 63 was born and raised north of Napa in the up and coming AVA of Lake County.  With its hot summers and low humidity, Syrah thrives in this area.  This is the simplest, most fruit forward style of the sampler.  You'll notice slight pepper and rose petals on the nose with ripe red and black fruits on the taste.  Though this wine will age for a few more years, it is near maturity and drinking great right now. 2)  Lot 67:  This is one of the most unique lots we've offered lately.  You'll notice tremendous fresh herbal and minty wintergreen aromas which burst out of the glass. California is known for its big fruit-bomb style syrahs (Lot 63), but this concentrated, deep purple syrah is unique and is reflective of its rustic terroir.  Russian River Valley is a cooler growing region which is coated in fog throughout the year.  Grapes are able to reach full maturity with an extended growing season which helps them keep their natural acidity. 3)  Lot 77:  Syrah made its way to Australia in the early 19th century.  The Barossa Valley in South Australia produces some of the most premier Shiraz in all of Australia.  Lot 77 tastes of dark chocolaty cocoa which is typical to the Shiraz of the region.  Its 101 year old vines produce a seriously delicious Shiraz with complexity that tantalizes your senses.  This is a big, young, concentrated wine which will benefit from a few more years of age.  Make sure to give this guy some air before drinking.  *The Tasting Sampler II is a Special Promotion. Any additional wines purchased will be charged shipping and handling. But, if you order over $300 shipping will be FREE! <ul style="padding-left: 15px"> <li>SKU: TASTE002</li> <li>Cost: $176.00</li> </ul> Other wines in the category <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Category30" title="Samplers - Old">Samplers - Old</a>: <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product394" title="Chardonnay Sampler">Chardonnay Sampler</a> -- Three bottles each of Lot 80, Lot 87, Lot 124 and Lot 132</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product378" title="HOT Whites Sampler">HOT Whites Sampler</a> -- 4 Bottles Each of Lot 68, Lot 108 and Lot 118</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product390" title="March Sampler 2010">March Sampler 2010</a> -- Two bottles each of Lot 132, Lot 142 and Lot 146</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product368" title="Library Sampler">Library Sampler</a> -- 3 bottles each of Lot 35, Lot 105, Lot 107 and Lot 112</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product318" title="Halloween Sampler">Halloween Sampler</a> -- Two bottles each of Lot 49, Lot 52, Lot 129</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product303" title="October Harvest Sampler">October Harvest Sampler</a> -- Four bottles each of Lot 105, Lot 121 and Lot 126</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product260" title="June Sampler - California's Finest II">June Sampler - California's Finest II</a> -- Three bottles each of Lot 101, Lot 110, Lot 117 and 121</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product219" title="February Sampler">February Sampler</a> -- February Sampler -</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product471" title="Flying Winemaker Tasting Pack">Flying Winemaker Tasting Pack</a> -- The Flying Winemaker � Free Shipping!!!</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product240" title="Lot 98 Case - Free Shipping!">Lot 98 Case - Free Shipping!</a> -- Special Sampler - Lot 98 Case - Free Shipping!</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.chwine.com/Product346" title="Snooth Sampler '09">Snooth Sampler '09</a></li></ul> <a href="http://store.chwine.com" title="Cameron Hughes Wine Wines">Cameron Hughes Wine Wines</a> <a href="http://www.chwine.com">Cameron Hughes Wine</a> Cameron Hughes Wine Online Store powered by Nexternal <a href="http://www.nexternal.com" title="shopping cart software">shopping cart software</a>


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