Pinot Noir is generally considered to be the most ancient varietal on earth, cultivated since Roman times in Burgundy. That being the case, it’s likely Pinot Noir was also the varietal Romans cultivated and drank. Primativo (known as Zinfandel in California) is indigenous to Italy, so it’s possible they fermented that grape, as well. What my questions are leading to is this: what kind of wine would Christ have served at the Last Supper? Since he lived in the Middle East (in what is now Israel) it might have been Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon - the hot, arid climate would not have been conducive to Pinot Noir. Have any of you wine historians out there ever looked into this question?

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I bought a bottle of Francis Ford Coppola’s Syrah-Shiraz about a week ago, and unfortunately didn’t have the chance to try it before I had to head back across the country. So I decided to pour the wine into a seal proof metal beverage container, wrap it in plastic and take it with me across the country. It was there in the suit case for a little more than a day, and when I got back to my place I immediately put it in the fridge.
My question is, is this wine still safe to drink? or is it more likely that it’s turned through the journey, and should be thrown out. I never opened the container, during any time that it’s been in a room temperature environment. And so far, it’s been in the fridge for 5 days.

So what would you guys say, safe to drink? or better to dump?

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I don’t want it more expensive than 50-60 dollars and preferably a Merlot or Shiraz…

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I’m new to drinking red wine so i’m not too sure.. tired McPherson 2007 Shiraz and liked it but it is the only Shiraz i’ve tried.. i want to try more.

The store here have these brands of Shiraz (and more but these are the ones i could remember). Which is a better choice?

Alice White Shiraz
Ashbrook Shiraz
Bruce Murray Shiraz
Cock+Bull Shiraz
Heritage V Shiraz
King Fish Shiraz
Lindeman’s Bin 50 Shiraz
Pasos De Tango Syrah
Bin 555 Shiraz, Wyndham Estate Bottle

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I know very little of wine, but Petite Sirah is the one kind that I remember really liking (and has a name that’s easy to pronounce). I’m looking for other wines similar to this.

I like wines that have a strong flavor and aren’t too sweet or too dry. I also really love the ones that have the buttery aftertaste. I don’t know what that is. I’ve tried the Syrah and Shiraz and didn’t much care for either.

I haven’t found too many white wines that really stand out to me as being either good or bad. They’re usually pretty bland to me, or just too sweet.

Any suggestions?
also: how important are brands? Are there any brands you’d stay far away from? are cheap brands that much different than the less cheap?
Merlot was so common, I thought I was supposed to stay away from it in order to be snotty.

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I know parmasan goes well with Shiraz,but I ‘m just wondering how to enjoy the 2 together,I mean which goes first?cheese or wine,some people says that I should keep the cheese in my mouth and then take a sip of the wine,but others say that i should dink the wine first,I wonder what is the right way to enjoy both,all answers are welcome,and if u could tell me your ways would be awesome.Thx a lot.

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I need some really nice descriptions of ice wine and Shiraz

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I have tried Moscato and Reisling but they are really Hit or Miss. I want to find something I can enjoy just like a Shiraz. I can enjoy any Shiraz even if its just ok.

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I have red and white wine glasses (nothing fancy) just wondering what type of glass to use with white merlot or white shiraz since they have origins of red wine.

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I heard the shiraz will give a burgundy type of color and will not look nice

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