by Ray Johnson | Aug 20, 2008 | Cotes du Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage, France, Grenache, Syrah
E. Guigal, Cotes du Rhone 2005 This wine is typically on the more polished side of Rhone blends with a hint of oak. That sense comes through again with a bit of earth and dried fruits. The blend is 55% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 8% Mourvedre and some other stuff. Eleve et...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 20, 2008 | Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Syrah
Domaine de la Mordoree, Cotes-du-Rhone, La Dame Rousse, Rose 2007 Smells of strawberry showing quite full-on tonight. There’s a broad mouthfeel with the follow-on fruit to taste and added weight from the alcohol – very nice. Tasted again in late October, the...
