Archive for October 1st, 2008

Candy in a bottle

Posted in October 1st, 2008

by Ray in Campo De Borja, Grenache, Spain

Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo De Borja DO 2005 The previous vintage was like what it would be like to drink candy - supple and rich, sweet-appearing as well. The ‘06 is even more so with tons of oak on top. This is 100% Garnacha aged in new French and US oak. Don’t let the alcohol [...]

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Rose only

Posted in October 1st, 2008

by Ray in Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Rosé, Tavel

Château du Ségriès, Tavel 2007 The ‘06 was a solid, fruity wine. The grapes are 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Clairette, 5% Syrah, avg vine age 30 yrs, saignée. Mis au chateau Henri de Lanzac proprietaire a Tavel where they have 7 hectares in the appellation as well as property in Lirac. Segries in provencal [...]

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Ever fashionable, it begins with a V

Posted in October 1st, 2008

by Ray in France, Provence, Var, Viognier

Domaine de Triennes, Vin de Pays du Var, Sainte Fleur, Viognier 2006 The ‘05 was a bit alcoholic, though that is often tolerated in Viognier. This bottle, the ‘06 has some sense of that in the mouth but more than enough vivacious fruit to offset it. The apricot and pineapple flavors go on and on. [...]

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A sense of citrus

Posted in October 1st, 2008

by Ray in Aperitif, France

Lillet, White nv There’s a beautiful sense of citrus peel - very aromatic with alcohol in the background. It’s sweet but not too much so. Serve it over a few ice cubes. P&B in Podensac in the Gironde, about 20 miles south of Bordeaux 17% $17.99 at Bottle Barn in the past and currently down [...]

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