A Sure-Bet Shiraz Here’s an Aussie wine we enjoyed recently–Yangarra Estate Vineyards 2005 McLaren Vale  Shiraz. Not overly fruity, this wine is delightfully spicy and full, with a medium finish. $24.

We enjoyed Vieux Clocher, 2004 Cote du Rhone Arnoux & Fils. This wine was dark  raspberry in the glass. At first sniff we noted mineral and leather. As for the taste, this wine was subtly spicy, minerally with gentle pepper and green bell pepper. It […]