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 Grenache + Syrah
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | A WINE STORY APRIL 30, 2011 “They Have a Dream” at Hospice du Rhone 2011 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. and finding terroir find you. | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE FEBRUARY 25, 2009 Who is Henri Milan? 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. | | | | | |
| A WINE STORY APRIL 29, 2011 Hospice du Rhone 2011 Panel lead by Christophe Tassan 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. Nicolas is passionate about terroir, and in his presentation showed the many ways he makes his wines more organic/earth friendly. | | DR. VINO MARCH 26, 2009 Randall Grahm - the way back is the way forward - part II He toned down the humor on his labels and has added graphic depictions of crystal formations that map the terroir of a vineyard on the Ca del Solo labels. But his biggest experiment is with his 2008 wine called Le Cigare Volant, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. But Grahm has had a change of heart. Absolutely. | | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010  Visiting Mas Belles Eaux
Soil consists of the complex terroir of Villafranchian gravel over red clay and alluvial soils. The estate was called Belles Eaux because of the numerous springs around the property which run down into the Peyne River and have a unique effect on the terroir. He is here to help explain the magic of this gorgeous terroir. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010  Visiting Philippe Burel at Abbaye Saint Hilaire
Hilaire terroir. the grapes are protected from oxidation at 8 degrees celsius for 24 hours, and then fermentation takes place for three weeks in temperature controlled vats at 18 degrees Celsius so that the flavor of the terroir prevails over technology. Harvest begins at 5 a.m, was able to see the Monks quarters – very interesting! MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012  Blending at Mas Belles Eaux
Soil consists of the complex terroir of Villafranchian gravel over red clay and alluvial soils. The estate was called Belles Eaux because of the numerous springs around the property which run down into the Peyne River and have a unique effect on the terroir. He is here to help explain the magic of this gorgeous terroir. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011  Visiting Regions of the Languedoc
Winemaker/owner Fabien Reboul from Chateau de Valflaunes in Pic Saint Loup showed us his field as well, with the rugged terroir varied at every turn and mountains literally jutting out of the slopping earth. Pierre is a lively, funny guy who makes fabulous wines, mostly various blends of syrah, grenache, mouvedre, and some carignan. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011  Discovering the Wine Properties of AXA Millesimes
Soil consists of the complex terroir of Villafranchian gravel over red clay and alluvial soils. The estate was called Belles Eaux because of the numerous springs around the property which run down into the Peyne River and have a unique effect on the terroir. He is here to help explain the magic of this gorgeous terroir. MORE >>
- “Find Your Mojo” Hospices du Rhone 2011 #HdR2011 A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
- Discovering the Wine Properties of AXA Millesimes A WINE STORY | MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010
- TANSTAAFL SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009
- Screwcaps, scores, riesling, the Loire, Cali cab: John Gilman part two DR. VINO | MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009
- Morgan Cotes du Crow Monterey California 2006 VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009
- An Imaginary Wine Vacation in Bandol BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
- Interview with winemaker Luc Baudet from Chateau Mas Neuf VIGNA UVA VINO | TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
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