The Everyman’s Guide to South African Wine

Today’s Find:  DeMorgenzon “DMZ” Syrah 2010

November is the month for pumpkins, spice and everything nice. Nothing goes better with these bounties of the season than a great bottle of wine –  and nothing teams up with the spices like a syrah. Whether it’s a nice, rich, fall harvest soup, red meat, or a spicy dish you’re planning to serve, you can count on this lush, peppery red wine to put the perfect finishing touch on your meal every time.

If you’re looking for a great syrah, and lots of “bang for your buck,” then look no further than DeMorgenzon “DMZ” syrah 2009.  After putting lots of syrahs through their paces this past month, I’m here to tell you this wine’s a beaut.  It’s an exceptionally well-balanced wine, brimming with dark, bold berry flavors that are perfectly complimented by the cinnamon and pepper notes at the back end.  Given their spicy “kick,”  lush is not a term I would typically use to describe syrahs, but in the case of this vintage DeMorgenzon, it applies.  That spicy ending is a lot like a vampire bite:  it gets your attention, but the whole experience is beyond soothing.  If you’re a syrah fan, it’s one you don’t want to miss.

You’ll look long and hard to find another $15 syrah that packs so much punch. So save yourself some time, and start stocking up now for the holiday herd.  But don’t wait for the biggest feast of the season to savor a sip – indulge yourself now!