tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123527730865465229.post3258709521428068208..comments2009-05-17T16:28:45.566-04:00Comments on DistrictWineGuy: Syrah: New World vs. Old WorldMatthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923370694653742736noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123527730865465229.post-31518649692651124552009-05-17T01:01:00.000-04:002009-05-17T01:01:00.000-04:00Couldn't agree more about the differences between ...Couldn't agree more about the differences between new world and old world Syrah... as a California winemaker who works with the variety, I can't help but be envious of the northern Rhone's terroir every time I open a bottle. Sure we make some great wines here as well, but I haven't yet come across an example that stopped me dead in my tracks <I>for the same reasons</I>. I've certainly been bowled over by some of the massive wines my colleagues produce -- the Kongsgaard being a perfect example -- but they're not particularly to my liking. I enjoy your concept of introspective wines; ones that command my attention and invite contemplation are much to my preference. Subtle nuancing, layers, evolution over time, and above all, finesse and restraint coexisting, in some cases, with power. Vive Cornas!Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367672198602806962noreply@blogger.com