Syrah VS. Cab Shiraz

POST-WORK GLASS #1

Sandhill Syrah
B.C. 2006

One really can't expect much from the Railway in the way of a red, other than a mere decent showing among table wines. I knew before I even climbed those stairs what to expect. For $8.75, they pour the wine from the bottle into one of those silly stainless steel decanters, and then into the glass. The Syrah was clean on an initial nasal probing, but had a very acidic start and an extra-medium dry follow-through. May I: shooting blanks? This wine is a disappointment, and gave my ten-ish minute experience the sensation of a twenty-four hour flu. This would be an insult to a veggie corn chili, but perhaps, might be welcome alongside a Flying Wedge slice of potato pesto pizza. Boring either way, and a probable white choice as key-ingredient for a lower class sangria. This wine hurts right under the ribs a little.




POST-WORK GLASS #2

Long Flat Cab Shiraz
Australia 2006

Still recovering from the Syrah/contemplating beer, my drinking partner bought the Long Flat for $6.75 a glass. Left the full-bodied Syrah in the dust with initial vinegar and an annoyingly strong finish. Could be an OK table wine if you're already drunk. The royal tanninbaums were higher than the Syrah, and would unarguably demolish any of the possible flavours in a Zoo Stick. Black currant has never been such a spectating group of older men. I looked at the bottle and it said "there's nothing like a relaxed chat with loved ones". Like hate ones.