by Ray Johnson | Apr 28, 2010 | California, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Syrah, Tavel
This flight is a great comparison of two different approaches to rose, one with rapier-like acidity and the other with a broad and weighty mouthfeel. The Ojai Vineyard, California, Rose 2009 This rose shows an expression of citrus and cherries in the nose, along with...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 22, 2009 | France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Syrah, Tavel
Domaine de la Mordoree, Tavel, “La Dame Rousse” 2008 The freshness of strawberries are evident in the nose and in the mouth that theme is over a rather big and slightly warm structure. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 1, 2008 | Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Rosé, Tavel
Château du Ségriès, Tavel 2007 The ’06 was a solid, fruity wine and the 07 repeats that performance. The nose is clean and full of red fruits. The mouth is full-bodied and a little warm. You also get a sense of red wine with a bit of grip on the palate. The...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 20, 2007 | France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Tavel
Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel La Dame Rousse 2006 Smells of strawberry and bisquits. There’s a broad mouthfeel with fruit to taste and added weight compared to other roses – very nice. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 10-20% Syrah, 10%...
