by Ray Johnson | Apr 16, 2010 | California, Grand Noir, Grenache, Rhone Blend, Santa Clara County, Syrah
Storrs, Santa Clara County, Two Creek Vineyard, Red Wine 2006 The nose features a big heft of vanilla and freshly split oak. The oaky flavors carry through on the palate, with ripe black fruit and warmth. I can’t believe as I go through my notes that this is the...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 8, 2010 | Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France, Grenache, Rhône, Syrah
Perrin & Fils, Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007 The nose features sweet berries and black pepper. In the mouth it quite structured with medium weight; it’s crying out for red meat – nice value from the Rhone. This wine is 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache. Mis en...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 7, 2009 | Fortified dessert, France, Grenache, Roussillon
Mas Amiel, Maury, Vintage 2006 In the nose you’ll find prunes and a sense of the fortifying spirit. The mouth shows a sweet and slick sense of cooked black fruits with caramel and a hint of acidity in the background. This wine is a great destination for some...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | Campo De Borja, Grenache, Spain
Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo De Borja DO, veraton 2007 The oaky notes ring loud and clear with sweet red candy and a soft, rich profile. This wine is 100% Garnacha. Winemaker Chris Ringland from Australia. Estate bottled in Bulbuente 15.5% $21.69 at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | Oct 26, 2009 | Cinsault, France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Syrah
Les Vignerons de Tavel, Tavel, Prestige des Lauzeraies 2007 Sweet cherry fruit marks the nose and carries over on the palate. The mouth is broad and weighty, the acidity low, the fruit flavors are compelling and the body is big – a nice Tavel. The grapes are 50%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 21, 2009 | Bennett Valley, California, Grenache, Sonoma County
Grey Stack, Bennett Valley, Dry Stack Vineyard, Grenache 2007 Grenache’s candy-like character comes through in the nose, sweet smelling and ebulliently fruity. In the mouth there is structure to match the fruit, a vision of Chateauneuf, where Grenache shows that...
