Seven spicy reds featuring Syrah and Grenache, five from the Rhone, one each from Australia & South Africa – Simon Woods grabs his glass and digs in
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The wines tasted in this video are:
Jean Luc Colombo Crozes Hermitage ‘Les Gravières’ 2011, Rhône, France (£13.99, Waitrose, Ocado)
Domaine Vintur Ventoux Cuvée Le Gentleman 2011, Rhône, France (€9 www.mon-vigneron.com)
Boutinot Fide et Arte ‘Les Coteaux’, Côtes du Rhône Villages 2010, France (£9-10 D Byrne, Hoults, Amps Fine Wines, Great Grog, Jolly Vintner, Cheers)
Boutinot Fide et Arte ‘Les Coteaux Schisteux’ Séguret Côtes du Rhône Villages 2010, France (£12.50-£14 D Byrne, Hoults, Amps Fine Wines, Woodwinters, John Hattersley, Hennings)
Boutinot Fide et Arte ‘La Côte Sauvage’ Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages 2010 (£14-£15 D Byrne, The Secret Cellar, The French Wine People, Amps Fine Wines, Woodwinters, John Hattersley, The Wine Cellar)
The Exquisite Collection Shiraz 2012, South Eastern Australia (£5.99 Aldi)
Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve Shiraz 2011, Western Cape, South Africa (£9.99 Morrisons)