Comments on: Washington Grape Syrah or Merlot? http://drinknectar.com/2010/02/05/washington-grape-syrah-or-merlot/ Spokane Wine Northwest Wine Washington Wine and beyond Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:09:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: drinknectar http://drinknectar.com/2010/02/05/washington-grape-syrah-or-merlot/#comment-1304 drinknectar Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:14:17 +0000 http://drinknectar.com/?p=690#comment-1304 The #WAMerlot event was tonight 3/25! I hope you were able to participate in some way. The #WAMerlot event was tonight 3/25! I hope you were able to participate in some way.

]]> By: rocketwineguy http://drinknectar.com/2010/02/05/washington-grape-syrah-or-merlot/#comment-1300 rocketwineguy Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:30:34 +0000 http://drinknectar.com/?p=690#comment-1300 My vote for best known went to merlot, even though I am a syrah lover. Yes, merlot took a hit from the Sideways movie (kinda like the hit to the head the guy took from sandra oh's character) but it may be on the comeback. I agree with the post about mourvedre and other varietals rising in popularity, so we will see... My vote for best known went to merlot, even though I am a syrah lover. Yes, merlot took a hit from the Sideways movie (kinda like the hit to the head the guy took from sandra oh’s character) but it may be on the comeback. I agree with the post about mourvedre and other varietals rising in popularity, so we will see…

]]> By: Uncorked http://drinknectar.com/2010/02/05/washington-grape-syrah-or-merlot/#comment-702 Uncorked Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:21:20 +0000 http://drinknectar.com/?p=690#comment-702 Agree with the Merlot comments. A grape that does very, very well in WA. Vineyard to vineyard quality can be an issue, but the better managed vineyards produce grapes in the most amazing of our merlots. Agree with the Merlot comments. A grape that does very, very well in WA. Vineyard to vineyard quality can be an issue, but the better managed vineyards produce grapes in the most amazing of our merlots.

]]> By: Sip with Me! http://drinknectar.com/2010/02/05/washington-grape-syrah-or-merlot/#comment-685 Sip with Me! Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:14:46 +0000 http://drinknectar.com/?p=690#comment-685 Well, I voted for Merlot but agree with the consensus that Washington's producing amazing Syrah and Bordeaux blends. Merlot's reputation has been temporarily, soiled but she cleans up nicely with a little time. Well, I voted for Merlot but agree with the consensus that Washington’s producing amazing Syrah and Bordeaux blends. Merlot’s reputation has been temporarily, soiled but she cleans up nicely with a little time.

]]> By: A Blind Tasting of Washington Reds | Wine Tonite! http://drinknectar.com/2010/02/05/washington-grape-syrah-or-merlot/#comment-683 A Blind Tasting of Washington Reds | Wine Tonite! Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0000 http://drinknectar.com/?p=690#comment-683 [...] put a halt to such stardom.  Or maybe even a few Syrahs.  Check out DrinkNectar’s poll here where in which Syrah edges out Merlot as the variety Washington is best known for.  We will see [...] [...] put a halt to such stardom.  Or maybe even a few Syrahs.  Check out DrinkNectar’s poll here where in which Syrah edges out Merlot as the variety Washington is best known for.  We will see [...]

]]> By: drinknectar http://drinknectar.com/2010/02/05/washington-grape-syrah-or-merlot/#comment-651 drinknectar Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:08:31 +0000 http://drinknectar.com/?p=690#comment-651 Several great comments here in the post. Syrah seems to be a darling (especially among wine enthusiasts) but Merlot seems to be what put WA on the map (and arguably Riesling too). Is Merlot damaged goods b/c of Sideways? Merlot is probably the easier sell as the price points tend to be lower. Certainly not a clear hands down choice for the wine that best represents Washington State. Several great comments here in the post. Syrah seems to be a darling (especially among wine enthusiasts) but Merlot seems to be what put WA on the map (and arguably Riesling too). Is Merlot damaged goods b/c of Sideways?

Merlot is probably the easier sell as the price points tend to be lower. Certainly not a clear hands down choice for the wine that best represents Washington State.

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