Tag Archives: Shiraz

Syrah or Shiraz?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by FirstPressings

“What’s in a name?  That which we call a Syrah/Shiraz by any other name would smell as sweet”. With apologies to William Shakespeare for destroying his much-revered quote from Romeo and Juliet, Syrah/Shiraz has caused some confusion over the past … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up the 34th Vancouver International Wine Festival

Posted on March 8, 2012 by FirstPressings

The 34nd Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival wrapped up last Sunday after seven days of non-stop wine dinners, seminars and tastings.  The highlight of the festival was the International Festival Wine Tasting Room, which was the temporary home to … Continue reading →

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An Article on the Wines of South Africa

Posted on February 8, 2012 by FirstPressings

South Africa, with its dry, hot climate, has a viticultural history dating back over three centuries to 1655.  It was in 1652 that the Dutch East India Company colonized the region and Jan Van Riebeeck, the Dutch commander of the … Continue reading →

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