It's mostly Cinsault and Grenache, with little bits of things like Syrah and Rolle (aka Vermentino). It's finally spring in New York. That two weeks in early April when all of the sudden it was 75 degrees and the cherry trees blossomed early and everyone wore shorts, no, that wasn't spring. Anyway, now, it's spring. It's quite good."

It's a traditional blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Carignan fermented separately with indigenous yeasts. On his trip through France in 1787 Thomas Jefferson visited Vidal-Fleury, today considered one of the most consistent producers in the Rhone Valley. What a great price and value?!? and shipping was free.

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. Christian Seely just posted a video of blending at Mas Belles Eaux. you can see it here. had been a guest at the property as a result of a scholarship I achieved in accordance with the Master of Wine program. You can read about my visit below. Visiting Mas Belles Eaux.

It was a red fruit mash at first - I would have guessed a Grenache heavy wine from further south had I tasted it blind. This one took the longest to come around, but when it did it was a classic old school bloody, meaty, black olivey, and very mineral northern Rhône Syrah. cannot tell you how excited I am about this. Some wine too.

This is 50/30/20 Grenach, Syrach, Carignan from an area near Bezier, with black pepper and cinammon bark. This is a Syrah/Grenach blend  with lots of garrigue, black and white pepper, and an intense minerality. Syrah Grenache once again, a deep intensity of stones, lots of concentration. very successful first day.

From the French AOP of Languedoc, here is a blend of Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Cinsault. Full bodied red, deep garnet colors, with aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, raspberry and spices, and some barnyard, dry on the tongue with medium plus tannins, more spice hints and a decent finish. SRP $10 and 12% alcohol.

The wine is a blend of Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache from Corbieres!" Quick! What is one of the most sensual, aromatic products in the world, right up there with exquisite perfume and exotic flowers? Wine, of course. Well done!" I responded, before asking her secret in teasing out and remembering the flavors specific to each varietal.

Tonight I decided to open up and sip on my lone bottle of French wine, the Gigondas, a blend of Grenache (60%), Mourvèdre (30%), and Syrah (10%). I very rarely buy, order or drink French wines. For 'old world' wines I have always enjoyed those from Italy and Spain and paid little attention to wines from France. Aromas were awesome.

blend of 40% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 15% Carignan, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. I guess saying that 2011 was not as eventful as 2010 would be understating it a little. Although one must still put up with some of the aches and pains of old age there was nothing very serious to deal with other than a slight weight issue.

Pierre is a lively, funny guy who makes fabulous wines, mostly various blends of syrah, grenache, mouvedre, and some carignan. In October we visited the Languedoc -- uur “base” was Agde, a town with 2,600 years worth of history where the River Hérault and the Canal du Midi meet the Mediterranean. Voila!

At their winery the host what seems to be lovely wine pairing events with hors d’oeurves and produce several varieties of wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot, Syrah and Grenache. Hermanus is a coastal town about in the most southern part of S. link]. link].

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?” the woman’s voice says, incredulous. This is the exciting thing that happened to me and four other students in the Master of Wine educational program who won a scholarship based on essays we submitted. Perfect Berries.

Clairette and Ugni blanc have become the dominate grape varieties with some smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Mouvedre and Syrah. blend of 40% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 15% Carignan, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas are still kinky. Wine from Algeria! Who would'a thunk. Uh Oh, where's the grapes?

Grown on the calcareous stone and sandy soil of the Southern Rhone valley, the Rosé is made up of Grenache (which is bled off the skins in a saignee method), Syrah (which is vinified liked a white wine, with short skin contact to extract a bit of the grape’s red color), and Cinsault, which is directly pressed without color.

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.

Their 2006 Collioure Magenca Rouge is a blend with grenache, mouvedre, and carignan - all old vines. He grows Carignan, Syrah, Mouvedre and Grenache. The 2007 Les Dentelles is a blend of 50 grenache and 50 Carignan Noir (80 years). 80%grenach and 20% syrah from shale. The horse is working, enjoying the sea."

First is a white grenache/rousanne blend (owned by Fess Parker in past). of grenache blanc people thought they were crazy. Tensley Wines 2009 Vineyard Syrah - opaque purple, on the nose intense minerality, On the palate, cool mint, intense earth and minerals, rich concentrated fruit, with finish of very intense earth and fruit.

Michel also brought a "GSM" - grenache, syrah, mouvedre (Chateau de Nages 2009 Costieres de Nimes, Chaeau de Nage Vielles Vignes, Rouge) with minimum oak yet a spicey nose of concentrated red grapes. 100% Syrah. This is syrah country, and Alberic mentioned the importance of soil and steep slopes in giving this wine its elegance.

From the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation of the Rhone Valley, France, made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault. Deep ruby in color, on the nose red cherries, leather and funk, and animal notes. Dry with medium acidity and tannins and supported by flavors of red fruits, pepper and sour cherry.

This cuvee of grenache, syrah, carignan, and cinsault (replacing the traditional grape of mouvedre) comes from soils dominated by Assignan sanstone, facing north and west. One of the hallmarks of a good sommelier is the ability to match customers with the right wine, as well as match wine to the correct dish.

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. absolutely loved the wine and I was still thinking about it this morning.

Domain de Mourchon Seguret Loubie (Rose) 2007 Having a Cote du Rhone designation, this Loubie Rose blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah comes from 40 year old estate grown vines. Flavor: broad and fresh; the characteristic fruity aromas of the bouquet come through with complexity and end with a clean finish.

Wine Spectator's #1 pick is James Berry Vineyard Saxum Paso Robles 2007 , 98 points and listed at $67, already up to $250 at auction sites, blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Rex Pickett, who wrote Sideways, which later became a wine lover's movie, has written a sequel to be released on November 23, 2010 called Vertical.

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. Visiting Mas Belles Eaux. Though Tokaji was the official end to the AXA most generous trip, we had the option of going on to other AXA properties around the world. love the Languedoc and was very eager to visit the AXA property Mas Belles Eaux. The Winery. The Vineyards.

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?&# the woman’s voice says, incredulous. This is the exciting thing that happened to me and four other students in the Master of Wine educational program who won a scholarship based on essays we submitted. The Cellar.

Appellation: Spain Inaugural Release: 10,500 cases Blend: 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Syrah, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Tempranillo, 8% Grenache and 8% Graciano Alcohol: 13.6%. Tonight I am finishing up my latest 3L box wine from the Octavin Home Wine Bar, Artisan Wines. The Seven finished smooth with some spice, but very short.

The red (a blend of syrah, cinsault, grenache, cabernet sauvignon, and others) has a rich toast nose with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate, and on the palate full bodied with a finish of black licorice. Philippe and Mischa live in the “big red house’ which is a three minute drive where Mas de la Marotte. Hilaire terroir.

Grapes include Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Merlot, Cinsault, and Rolle. Nathalie showing excellent wine review in Vin magazine. “Welcome!&# Most people think of Provence as St. Tropez, yet Nathalie lives outside the small but lively village of Saint Antonin. How did they find out about Nathalie and her mother? melon.

Here is a fine Napa blend of 46% Zinfandel, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Charbono, and 1% Grenache. Deep violet colors in the glass, spreading to a garnet outer ring, with aromas of red berry and ripe black cherry and wafts of smoke. Robert Parker: 90 pts Wine Spectator: 92 pts Retails: $35

A blend of Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah make up this subtle and simple everyday red wine from the Cotes du Ventoux region of France. Tags: France Syrah Andre Goichot Grenache Mourvedre Cotes Du Ventoux Medium to light weight with cloudy rose colors and aromas of cherries and stone.

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. Muscat and Grenache are grown for vin doux naturel yet increasingly made into less alcoholic, dry vin de pays. marianne.

would like to think I dazzled him by blind tasting the Domaine de la Coste rose and stating it was cinsault with a bit of grenache. think he liked the Chateau de Cabezac La Garrigue the best from Minervois and it was very good, yet I liked Le Petit Arthur, which was a GSM (grenache, syrah, mourvedre) with carignan.

don't know the exact blend but it's lots of Mourvedre with some Grenache and Cinsault in there. blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, I found bright citrus fruit on the nose - think persimmon, and also some very prominent sandalwood aromas. It is a blend of Syrah and Cabernet, and there might be other grapes in there too.

It's a blend of Syrah with Grenache and Mourvedre. Tags: France Syrah Grenache Mourvedre Languedoc Keith Beavers I dropped by to see Keith Beavers at Alphabet City Wines last night, only to find him sitting around a table with friends sampling probably over 20 wines. This was a standout for me.

Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache) still reign, yet you will find Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Vijura, Graciano, Moscatel, and others. Ana Laguna & Pilar Garcia-Granero. "Before there was wine, there was a thing called happiness." Navarra. Terroir of Navarra. They are: Baja Montana (highest and wettest, with the latest vintage).

Cashmere is a silky and wonderful blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah. One of the great things about social networking is that you often get in contact with friends and classmates from a time when all was great, life was fun and we were all going to live forever. This disease is not reserved for just women. Here's what I learned.

And, ah, that mad and crazy Polish vigneron, Andrea If you can't read my writing; This is the 2007 version of Babiole, a blend of grenache, carignan,syrah, Can't believe this is the 'methode chauvet,' because I can't detect carbonic. Room like the inside of a Klimt painting. Food clean, expensive, but I almost think worth it?

’s (blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre) of Southern France with those of the “Rest of the World,&# it was an event without [.]. Accepting an invite, I attended an event named “Do the French Give the Best O.R.G.S.M?&# , sponsored by the NYC Festival Sud de France at divine bar, last week.

The 2007 Esprit de Beaucastel * is composed of mourvedre, grenache, syrah, and counoise. A great post at Reign of Terroir alerted me today to the need to disclose to my loyal fanbase what I recieve by way of compensation for writing Slaked! As I have said before, that number would zero. Nothing. Zilch. Of course, that's not the point.

From the South of France sails this 50/50 blend of Syrah and Grenache, made by 2 brothers who sailed around the world for 2 years and decided on their return they would fulfill their lifelong dream and make wine together. land ho

An approximately equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from the great producer in Var in the Côtes de Provence. With an hour open the Syrah blossoms and the nose shows a distinct animale side, full of pheromones. There is about 35% Grenache, some Syrah, probably some Cabernet Sauvignon, and perhaps some Cinsault.

Glycerine aromas mark this smooth Grenche and Syrah blend from Cotes-Du-Ventoux, super balnced with a slight pepper edge. The grapes are Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%). On the other hand, Syrah is fermented by only the vintage wine in order to fully bring out the fruity aromatic power of this type of vine.

I'm discovering a taste for the Syrahs of the northern Rhône, but I haven't had a Châteauneuf du Pape that I really like, never mind a Gigondas, or Vacqueyras. I'm just not a big Grenache fan I think. That was the question I asked during a great night with friends, dinner, and lots of wine. But my friends didn't. Lot's I guessed.

Or perhaps, truly fine red wines made from Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and the other southern grapes, will in 30 years be coming from the more northerly climes of Beaujolais and Burgundy. Alcohol levels are typically at least 14% now in wines from those places, regularly hitting 15%. Why has this happened? Anyone want in?

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. 2002 Castagna Genesis Syrah, Beechworth. Day One. Day Two.

When the time came, I found myself still buying a couple bottles of one of my favorite Pax Cellars Wine, the Kobler Family Vineyard Russian River Valley Syrah, thinking it would be the last time. Wind Gap is the culmination of all we have learned from working so diligently with Syrah." Rumor had it that disagreements with co-owner(?)

40% Syrah, 30% each Grenache and Cinsault. There is a slightly peppery, salt pork nuance that I assume comes from the Syrah. 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Carignan, 15% Syrah, and 5% Grenache. blend of Grenache and Cinsault, don't know the exact proportions. Fragrant with ripe berries and a hint of orange zest.

The 2007 Lytton Estate Syrah/Grenache ** is also tight, almost light, almost too searing, with blue fruits and tons of tannin. Eric Baugher said Ridge may be phasing out its syrah and grenache programs from the Lytton Estate. would hate to see the end of Ridge's syrah and grenache program. All are superb.

From a central California vineyard, Sine Qua Non's 2006 Grenache Raven Series (8% syrah, 26% whole cluster fermented and aged in about 40% new French oak) is a purple color turning ruby on the rim - not opaque - but there is a certain density to the color here. Smooth on the palate, with nice acidity through the midnote.

Having a Cote du Rhone designation, this Loubie Rose blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah comes from 40 year old estate grown vines. Cycling though Brooklyn and Queens last weekend on a 25 mile loop, a wine shop in Long Island City caught my eye. Hunters Point Wines & Spirits 47-07 Vernon Boulevard Long Island City (718) 472-9463

Syrah, and Grenache. For $14 you can get the 2007 Domaine Rimbert Travers de Marceau , a less intense and complex, but also very delicious wine that omits the Grenache and includes Cinsault and a little bit of Mourvedre. 75% Syrah, some Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvedre make up the balance. This wine ages well too.

But his biggest experiment is with his 2008 wine called Le Cigare Volant, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. Randall Grahm is one of America’s most fascinating winemakers and winery owners. Puns and cute labels helped make the wines fun and approachable. But Grahm has had a change of heart. Absolutely. Bonny Doon Vineyard.

had never heard of this town or of this producer, and I don't usually love Grenache wines, so imagine my surprise when the 2004 Domaine Henri Milan Clos Milan simply stopped me in my tracks. This wine is 80% old vines Grenache and 20% Syrah from gravel and yellow sandstone soils that Milan is fond of comparing to that of Château Rayas.

This blend of 50% Grenache - 30% Syrah - 20% Cinsault comes from a couple in the Southern Rhone who make their wines biodynamically. Everybody always wants a good wine under $10. And that’s never been more true than now. The sad thing is that it’s so hard to find good wines under $10. tanks. Importer: Louis/Dressner.

But one of the biggest plagues in the south these days is the huge expansion of syrah plantings in the vineyards here- not just in Châteauneuf du Pape, but also throughout the villages of the Côtes du Rhône. But what you do get with all this syrah being incorporated into the traditional blends in the south is dark color- black-purple wines.

This red wine, done in the southern Rhone style but in a California terroir, is a blend of 55% Syrah and 45% Grenache. Lots of ripe strawberry aromas with hints of field herbs like violets and lilacs, and spicy flavors of white pepper woven between layers of blueberry and rhubarb pie.

This California red is influenced by the style of the Southern Rhone valley with a blend of 46% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, 17% Grenache and 14% Cinsault. Tags: Syrah Grenache Mourvedre cinsault Noticeably high in alcohol, 14.9%, and a palate of blackberry, herbs & spices, rhubarb pie and white pepper.

This big blend of grenache, syrah and carignan, has that ripe, juicy quality from many of the wines of the region. “Merry Christmas!&# I said to my aunt as she greeted us at the door for our annual wintry get together with my cousins. “Here’s 24 liters of wine!&# Season’s greetings! Standing tall. crowd pleaser.

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. Speaking of the perfect gift what about wine.

From France's Rhône region comes this red wine, Vin de Pays de la Principauté d'Orange from winemaker Corinne Couturier made from the grapes of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut, Mourvèdre and Carignan. The finish is spicy with the lingering of pepper and currants and a satisfying earthiness that I really enjoyed

Loup blend of Syrah (55%), Grenache (35%) and Mourvedre (10%), it's produced by the firm Ravaille Freres." I have two Italian and two French reds on the table tonight. This first wine was so good it deserves its own title, but seeing as how this was part of the Under $25 Crowd installment, it must be featured here. Check him out.

According to fellow blogger Dave Treiger , this Lirac was, "Made from 45% Grenache , 45% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre." Deep color, almost opaque. Tightly wound nose of wild flowers and wood. This is a very good, wintery bistro wine from an outstanding vintage. I agree with his notes. It's a "big wine," with 14.5%

This blend from France is made from 45% Grenache , 45% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre , it has a deep ruby color with initial aromas of black pepper and ripe plum. Cru Des Cotes Du Rhone. It's big on the palate combining a fragrant spice with a nice barnyard kick and a fairly high alcohol content of 14.5%. At $14.99

So I went with a Grenache based Rhone wine. swear to you, it didn't taste like Syrah. Here are five red wines. They could be anything from anywhere in the world. Would you like to taste and try to identify them.blind? For some people, even experienced wine lovers, this is an exercise in apprehension and annoyance. Never met him before.

The reds were mostly blends, with Garnacha (grenache) the most popular varietal used. Also used in the wines/blends was Tempranillo, Carignan, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Tinta del Pais (which I learned is really just another name for Tempranillo). But I found out today. It is in Spain. The tasting itself was very nice. The "8.0.1

It has benefited from several centuries history of vine breeding and winemaking, and has the ability to grow in an unique way three fantastic grape varieties, the Syrah in the North, the Grenache and Mourvèdre in the South. Terroir is a three fold concept: The most obvious first two are soils (and their interaction with vines.)

Deep purple rose in color, It is a blend of 60% Syrah , 20% Grenache , 10% Mourvedre and 10% Carignan and is designed to go well with food, especially duck or lamb. I sampled this French red wine at the Alsace & Rhone Wine Expo this week, poured by the vintner, Luc Baudet. Enjoyed this one very much

From Rhone, France comes this blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah produced by Marianne & Marc Fues, whom I met at the Alsace & Rhone Valley Wine Expo earlier this week in NYC. Marc told me the oak the wine is aged in (for 12 months) comes from many different regions, giving it an interesting character.

Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 This Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, California is made from 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot and 1% Malbec- quite an intense mix, but it works. Chateau Grand Moulin 2005 France This red wine from France is a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes.

Interestingly enough, they make a 100% grenache wine called the (2005) St. Syrahs & 2 Cab's were tried at the tasting. The least cost prohibitive wine of the bunch was the 2006 Arnot-Roberts Syrah Clary Ranch and the one I found most interesting. Zinfandels and 1 Syrah. don't know. And there was 1 rose' that I tried.

This red wine from France is a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes. Color is clear dark garnet red with cherries, ripe fruit and tar on the nose. Palate has black cherry and white pepper undertones and moderate tannin. It is paired well with warm gruyere gougeres. Not bad by the glass for $9

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?

The blend is Mourvedre, Carignan, and Grenache. This is a blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache. I was very much impressed with the Jenny & Francois portfolio , so much so that I decided to buy a few and taste them at home with dinner. You know what this means? But these wines are graceful and perfumed, elegant sometimes.

Merlot, Cab, Syrah - been there done that. lighter wine than a Cab, merlot or Syrah, Barbera is said to be the most (or second most) planter varietal in Italy. It is used in blends (often with Rhone varietals such as grenache & Syrah) to add color to red wines. Come on Wine Tasting Guy, give us something unusual.

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. The dollar sucks and my daughter is only 1 year old. I'll answer for you - yes, it would be nice. But that ain't happenin' for me anytime soon.

2001 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Grenache/Syrah ** Deep purple color; humungous nose, spicy black pepper but still whopping purple fruits inside. Welcome to SLAKED ! my wine tasting journal. 2005 Ridge Vineyards Dusi Ranch Zinfandel ATP Selection * Good deep plum color turning ruby at the rim. Lots of chocolate covered chilis.

The base of most however is Grenache, often blended with Mourvedre, Syrah, & Cinsault. This blend of 45% Roussane, 30% Grenache, 15% Clairette, & 5% each Bourboulenc & Picpoul (please don't ask me to pronounce these unusual varietals). This was not one of those HUGE industry tastings. quick note about CDP.

Mostly Carignan, with some Grenache and Syrah thrown in, the 2005 Domaine des 2 Anes Corbieres Fontanilles was smooth and supple, ripe and complex. 100% Syrah, it is a Vins de Pays de L'Ardeche, a country wine from the hilly region in the middle of the Rhone Valley, sort of bisecting it into Northern and Southern Rhone.

The red varietals that define this region, syrah, carignan, grenache, mouvedre and to some extent merlot and cabernet sauvignon are always blended together is some way shape or form depending on the appellation or sub-appellation. So the Alphabet City Wine Co. has been open for about a month now and all is well. Can you tell? Cheers

It starts out with primarily shiraz (syrah) and a good amount of the South African original, pinotage, a viticultural cross of Cinsaut and Pinot Noir created in the 1920's. After that add a little Grenache and some merlot and round it off with small percentages of Gamay (really?) It is huge. But the best part is Sheep's Meadow. Cheer

This is hot weather France where hardy grapes thrive, like Grenache and Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan, and of course, Syrah. Do they permit varying percentages of Syrah, for example, or it is an elevation and wind thing? Here we are again folks, Wine Blogging Wednesday is upon us once more. Mid-priced Midi wines, if you will.

My 5's 2004 Eric Texier Cote-Rotie , $62 - This Northern Rhone Syrah was lighter than his other reds, incredibly intense nose of roasted meat and herbs, olives and soil. 100% Syrah from the resurrected Brezeme vineyard, this is light in color, but intense with plums, herbs, and tar, and really well balanced with nice acidity and low alcohol.

The vineyards are drenched in hot sun and there is not a lot of rain, perfect for hardy grapes like Carignan and Grenache. They must contain a minimum of 50% Grenache to be called Banyuls (the fishing port south on the southern coast of Perpignan) or Maury (the hilly northern coast). It's not Port, it's French wine. Red dessert wine?

Its mix is about 60% carignan with some grenache noir and syrah. home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « Assignment: Best Wine Bar in New York City | Main | Its Always Flattering To Be Blogged About » Domaine des 2 Anes, 04 Fontanilles February 05, 2007 This is one of those miracle $10.00

The grapes grown here are Grenache, syrah, mouverde and cinsaut. The Vacqueyras we had was a blend of Syrah mostly and grenache and surprisingly some gamay according to the owner. It smoothed out the rough edges of the syrah and granache wonderfully. All I have to say is Fada. wanted me some Rhone. They were great.