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A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Discovering the Wine Properties of AXA Millesimes 1% Yellow Muscat: an aromatic variety. At the time of full ripening, before botrytis, Furmint, Harslevelu, and Muscat grapes are harvested to make dry wines. Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?” the woman’s voice says, incredulous. Perfect Berries. -
A WINE STORY | MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011 The New “Vidal-Fleury” Revolution … This is a tiny town in the Northern Rhone, famous for its red wine made from Syrah and white from Viognier. liked the Cote du Ventoux Rouge 2009 (60% syrah, 30% grenache, 20% others) with its blueberry flavors, yet went wild for the white Muscat d Beaumes de Venise 2008. Imagine yourself in Ampuis in 1781. -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010 Chateau Simone - Wine From Another Era The reds are made primarily of Grenache and Mourvèdre, and there are many other grapes added in smaller proportions, like Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan, Petit Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and then local varieties such as Muscat Noir, Castet, Manosquin, and Brun-Fourca. The same family has been making wine there for over 300 years. -
A WINE STORY | MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010 Discovering the Wine Properties of AXA Millesimes 1% Yellow Muscat: an aromatic variety. At the time of full ripening, before botrytis, Furmint, Harslevelu, and Muscat grapes are harvested to make dry wines. Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau? the woman’s voice says, incredulous. -
A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010 Saint Bacchus 2010 Tasting The Rivesaltes region is known for its Muscat as early as the 14th century. Côtes du Roussillon reds must be made from at least three grape varieties with Syrah or Mourvèdre making up at least twenty percent, and Grenache (the most widely planted variety) or Carignan. was on the panel to choose red Cotes Du Roussillon.
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DR. VINO | MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009 249 bottles of wine on the wall All Saints Estate Museum Release Muscat, Rutherglen. 2006 Clarendon Hills Astralis Vineyard Shiraz (Syrah), McLaren Vale. Pannell Shiraz/Grenache, McLaren Vale. 1996 Clarendon Hills Astralis Vineyard Shiraz (Syrah), McLaren Vale. 1996 d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache/Shiraz, McLaren Vale. Day One. -
WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008 Where on earth is Aragon? Of the 4 whites, 1 was a Chardonnay, 2 were blends (both were 80% "Macabeo" [AKA Viora & often used in Spanish sparkling wine or "CAVA"] & 20% Chardonnay) and the 4th was a beautiful bone dry Muscat. Finally, the Muscat, the 2007 Carinus Blanco Muscat (Carinena). But I found out today. It is in Spain. The "8.0.1 -
SLAKED | TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 Acorn 2005 Heritage Vines Zinfandel Alegria Vineyard RRV * An old vine field blend containing zinfandel, petit sirah, alicante boushet, carignane, trousseau, sangiovese, petit boushet, negrette, syrah, muscat noir, cinsault, and grenache. Another gem suggested by Eric Baugher. Medium ruby with a slight shine on it. Spicy nose mixed with stewed plum and herbs.sage note? | |