The tapestry, with its bold vivid colors of burgundy, gold, and electric blue, is elegantly draped over the glass-enclosed barrel cellar below and depicts a merry feast of gorgeously dressed men and women playing instruments, dancing, and having a great time. Welcome!” Apparently, Rabelais celebrated the hedonistic pleasures of the body …. MORE >>

Main | Hearty Burgundy at Sanford? And we were surprised to find that our first vintage, grenache/mourvedre, is delicious and very old-world, like a simple ctes du Rhone. Nothing terribly impressive but tasty with distinctive grenache nose and flavor, not overripe, not hot. Do check it out. Who knew it was so controversial? MORE >>

Oh, I wouldnt bring out the heavy guns, or the older burgundy. Southern Rhone grenaches. Who ever said that wine and Indian food dont go together, doesnt know what theyre talking about.Oh, I wouldnt bring out the heavy guns, or the older burgundy. For reds:-- like them rich and spicy.Southern Rhone grenaches. was high. MORE >>

The blend is always the same: 65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacho (Grenache), and 5% each of Carignan and something called Mazuelo. BrooklynLady thought this was a Burgundy wine when she first smelled and tasted. What do you think of when you think of López de Heredia, the great master of Rioja? But I shouldn't have overlooked Viña Cubillo. MORE >>

I'm just not a big Grenache fan I think. People mostly thought this was a Burgundy, that's how delicate and translucent it was, and how fresh and spicy. could tell without even tasting that it was a Burgundy, a big and ripe example, with a heady fruity perfume. served three courses, each paired with a wine poured blind. MORE >>