Sometimes we want to drink a powerful wine, at these times Syrah is the best choice. Contrary to common thought, the true origin of Syrah wine lies in the Northern Rhone of France, not Shiraz, Iran. Despite the longstanding tradition of viticulture in Persia, there is no relation between Syrah and the wine that was once produced there. The fame of Syrah has however been extended to Australia, where it has become the country's most popular red wine variety.
It is a popular grape in warm regions,
Pinot Noir is a red grape varietal that derives its name from the French words for "pine" and "black". It is cultivated in various regions across the globe. But the Pinot Noir red wines produced in California are some of the best examples of California red wines. The climate in California is perfect for growing this type of grape, and the resulting wines are full-bodied and complex. Pinot noir plays an essential role in the composition of a wide array of sparkling wines, Champagne included. If y
