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 Carignane + Cellar
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | WHY WINE BLOG DECEMBER 30, 2011  Year in Review This year's best though is the Damiani Wine Cellars semi-dry Riesling 2010. should be back on track after the holiday season. So, here goes. | A WINE STORY NOVEMBER 8, 2010  Visiting Mas Belles Eaux The Mas and its vaulted cellar built in the 17th century are the oldest buildings of the estate, and is very romantic looking. The Winery. | | | | | |
| | | | | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE MARCH 29, 2009 Brooklynguy's $20 and Under Case This is the "entry level" wine, which is a joke because it is a complete wine, ripe, complex, cellar-worthy. blend of old vines Carignan (is there a more under-rated grape?), Syrah, and Grenache. 75% Syrah, some Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvedre make up the balance. But I want to continue to drink fantastic wine. | | | | | | | |
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EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008  TAKING THE STRESS OUT AND BRINGING IN THE FUN TO HOLIDAY WINE SHOPPING
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut, these are the most popular grapes of Southern France and vignerons (French winemakers) play around with them in the cellars to create their own identities. Ah, the Holidays. New York is full of festivities and gatherings and friends and family. Wine is already pretty confusing. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008  Where on earth is Aragon?
varietal that was planted in abundance at one point is Carignan, (AKA Carignana), which got its name from the subregion on Aragon "Carignena". Also of note, as long as we are discussing Carignan, is that it is the most widely planted grape in France today ( according to winepros.org - bet you didn't know that - I sure didn't). MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008  By the Glass - Restaurant and Wine Bar Edition
Mostly Carignan, with some Grenache and Syrah thrown in, the 2005 Domaine des 2 Anes Corbieres Fontanilles was smooth and supple, ripe and complex. In the cellar, Gilles treats the grapes and then the fermenting juice, as delicately as possible. Among the various goodies we sampled that evening was a confit of duck leg. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008  An Imaginary Wine Vacation in Bandol
In addition to Mourvèdre, Cinsaut and Grenache are also widely used, and Syrah and Carignan can be included in smaller amounts, up to 10% individually or up to 15% when they're both included. On the third day open, probably a good proxy for cellaring 10 years, the wine has lovely floral and black licorice notes. Why Bandol? MORE >>
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