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 Carignane + Chardonnay
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | SLAKED DECEMBER 30, 2009 2007 Ridge Vineyards Dusi Ranch Late Harvest Zinfandel I'll just say it: I'm not a fan of late harvest zinfandel. So this 2007 Late Harvest Dusi Ranch is the only wine from Ridge I couldn't really get into this year. On the bright side, Ridge has instituted a new membership log-in to streamline purchases online. Thank baby Jesus, too. | | | | | |
| DR. VINO DECEMBER 26, 2008  The best box wines of 2008 This big blend of grenache, syrah and carignan, has that ripe, juicy quality from many of the wines of the region. “Merry Christmas!&# | | | | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011  Paul Hobbs Speaks at Wine Media Guild Chile/Argentina
From Argentina, I liked DeMartino Legada Reserve White 2009 (Limari) which is primarily Chardonnay on clay and limestone soil. For the reds, the De Martino El Leon Vineyard Carignan 2007 (Maule) was also very delicious, full bodied yet elegant. We tasted many examples today. lots of Torrantes from different producers. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2010  Italy's Icons and Rising New Stars
Punica Montessu 2007 Varietal: Carignan Blend Region: Sardegna From Giacomo Tachis of Sassicaia fame comes this Super-Sardegnian blend of 60% Carignano, with 10% each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. Loaded with ripe fruits, showing a dry minerality, citrus notes, a hint of fresh bread and heady floral aromas. MORE >> -
SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009  Ridge Vineyards: Spring/Summer 2009 Update
2005 Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel ** from 44 barrels of 96% zinfandel with 4% carignane from the same "small planting of old-vine zinfandel on the Buchignani Ranch on Dutcher Creek Road in the hills on the far western edge of the Alexander Valley appellation." 2004 Dynamite Hill Petite Sirah this wine a behemoth pimp in a blue fedora. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2008 Carmel's quality wine revolution
recently checked out some of their unique single varietal appellation wines ( Carignan & Petite Sirah) and was so (surprisingly) impressed by their quality that I included them in a blog post with some recommendations. My favorites of the day were still the appellation Carignan and Petite Sirah. And taste I did. 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 >>
- Jenny & Francois Portfolio Tasting BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008
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