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Published - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Wine of the week: Louis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Shiraz 2005
The proliferation of shiraz wines on the market is due largely to Australia, but the Aussies don’t have a corner on the market. Some of the finest shiraz — also called syrah — comes from its French homeland but even the New World has bragging rights.
This Chilean shiraz received a silver medal in the 2007 international syrah wine competition. The grapes are grown high on the steep, terraced slopes of the Andes Mountains foothills. The location provides plenty of sunshine, dry conditions and large daytime temperature differences.
The result is a ripe grape bursting with juicy flavors of blackberry and cherry crafted with a year of oak aging. It’s an elegant blend of intense fruit and spice.
Sherry: “Fruity cherry and blackberry with a leathery, clove finish.” 3 1/2 stars
Chris: “Cherry, peppery and toasty oak.” 3 1/2 stars
Available locally for about $11.
Coming next week: Sonoma Creek Merlot
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