Que Syrah Shiraz - All Syrah & Shiraz Wine Tasting

Salisbury Wine Shop | 106 South Main Street | Salisbury, NC 28144

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Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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November 13, 2019

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“I shall drink no wine before it’s time! OK, it’s time."

― Groucho Marx

Que Syrah Shiraz: Syrah & Shiraz Wine Tasting

with

Stephanie

Friday, November 15

5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

You may be asking what is the difference between Syrah and Shiraz. Well, here is the answer: Syrah and Shiraz are genetically the same grape. Shiraz happens to be the Australian name for the Syrah grape. Syrah originated in Northern Rhône in France. In the early 1830s, James Busby (known as the father of Australian viticulture) took back cuttings of Syrah to Australia where they took on the name Shiraz. The name Shiraz has also been adopted by other countries such as South Africa. Aside from different wine making styles and terroirs, the grapes are the same as you'll find out from Stephanie at this tasting.

Wine List

Lone Birch Syrah (Washington)
6 Foot 6 Shiraz (Australia)
Domaine de Chateaumar Cuvee Vincent Syrah (France)
Rickety Bridge Shiraz (South Africa)
Ty Caton Ball Field Syrah (California)

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Russian Imperial Stout ... It's Back

A short history of "Russian Imperial Stout"

In the 18th century, Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, ordered a stout to be sent to her from England. This beer was brewed strong and hoppy to survive the sea voyage, and it arrived in perfect condition. Soon "Russian Imperial Stout" became the toast of the Russian aristocracy.

Brooklyn Brewing has been brewing their version of the Russian Imperial Stout 1994. Its dark chocolate aroma and flavor comes from the blending of six malts and three distinct mashes. Because of it's 10% ABV, it will improve in the bottle for many years as long as it's properly cellared.

This beer comes out once a year for a very short time. Stop in and take enough home to drink immediately and also cellar for a few years.

Beaujolais Nouveau is on its Way

Next Thursday, November 21 is Beaujolais Nouveau day. That's the day the new vintage of this wine is released. Unique with Beaujolais Nouveau is it is released as soon as it's done fermenting which can be as little as six weeks.

The wine is intended for immediate drinking and not aging. It gives people an idea of the current Beaujolais vintage and how the quality of non-Nouveau wines will be.

For us, it is always a pleasure to taste the Nouveau. We are only getting two cases so if you're interested, come in next weekend for a bottle or two.

Upcoming Tastings

Friday, November 16: Que Syrah Shiraz Wine Tasting with Stephanie

Friday, November 22: Wine Tasting with Alexis Mutter, Grapevine Distributing

Friday, November 29: Wine Tasting with Andrew Alley, 17th Street Distributing

Friday, December 6: Wine Tasting with Alexis Mutter, Grapevine Distributing

Friday, December 13: Wine Tasting with Blair Diamond, Monsieur Touton Selection

Friday, December 20: Wine Tasting with Alexis Mutter, Grapevine Distributing

Friday, December 27: Wine Tasting with Andrew Alley, 17th Street Distributing