Category: Grenache

• I Say Grenache, You Say Garnacha

  

  Grenache is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. It goes by many different names, such as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Sardegna. This workhorse grape is a key component to two of the world’s most celebrated wines, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat, at yet it is largely under-appreciated. Jancis Robinson argues,…

  Michelle Williams

  March 29, 2018

  Garnacha, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  2010 Las Moradas de San Martin Initio Garnacha Vinos de Madrid Spain, 2013 Vinas del Vero ‘La Miranda de Secastilla’ Garnacha Blanca Somonano Spain, 2014 Bodega San Valero ‘Particular’ Garnacha Cariñena Spain, 2014 Domaine Gardies Cotes de Roussillon Villages Tautavel Clos Des Vignes France, Banyuls, Cannonau, Domaine La Tour Vielle Banyuls Reserva Languedoc-Roussillon France, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Spain, wine, Wine 101, wine education, wine review, wine-searcher

• Garnacha: The Workhorse Grape

  

  Very few grapes are as versatile as Garnacha. It is a beautiful blending grape widely revered for its contribution to Rhone Valley wines. It is known as a “blue zone” wine for the health benefits it contributes to the centurions living in Sardegna, and it is believed by some to be the oldest grape in…

  Michelle Williams

  September 21, 2016

  #GarnachaDay, Food, Garnacha, Grenache, Music, Snooth, Wine, Wines of Garnacha

  #GarnachaDay, #GrenacheDay, 2014 Bodegas Aragonesas Coto de Hayas Garnacha Centenaria, 2014 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha, 2014 La Miranda de Secastilla Blanca, 2015 Altovinum Evodia Old Vines Garnacha, 2015 Cellars Unio Clos Dalina Garnacha Blanca, Calatayud, Calvin Harris, Calvin Harris – My Way, Campo de Borja, Carinena, food, Garnacha, Grenache, Montsant, music, Snooth, Spain, virtual tasting, wine, Wines of Garnacha

• The Wonderful World of Grenache

  

  “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” ~ William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet You are likely familiar with the grape varietal Grenache. Probably even Garnacha. What about Cannonau? This grape of many names is the second most widely planted grape yet its origin is somewhat controversial. When Googling “Cannonau,” Grenache is the result.…

  Michelle Williams

  June 24, 2016

  Cannonau, Food, Garnacha, Grenache, Music, Wine

  #SBCWines, Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2013, Cannonau, Domaine Lafage 2011 Nicholas 100% Grenache Noir IGT Villes Vignes France, food, France, French Wine, Garnacha, Grenache, McLaren Vale, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Wine, Sardegna, Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 2010 Italy, Spice Route 2012 Grenache Swartland South Africa, Stolpman, Stolpman Vineyards 2013 Grenache Ballard Canyon California, wine, Wine 101, Wine.com, Wines from Spain, Wines of South Africa, Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2012 McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache Australia

• A Meal in Provence

  I love all things French! As luck would have it Christy Majors, Confessions of a Culinary Diva, has begun a new monthly food and wine tour of France called The French Winophiles. I missed last month’s launch but am happy to participate this month in exploring the wonderful French region of Provence. I feel in…

  Michelle Williams

  July 18, 2015

  Bandol, Food, French Winophile, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Music, Provence, Wine

  A Good Year, A Year in Provence, Bandol, food, France, French Winophile, Grenache, Julia Child, Le Pont 2011 Bandol Red Wine, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Mourvèdre, music, Peter Mayle, Provence, wine

• What’s Your Plan B?

  

  I recently spent some time exploring the wines of Ventura County, California. One winery that is rockin the wine and the fun is Plan B Wine Cellars. Husband and wife team Marlow and Janis Barger are the proprietors and wine makers at Plan B and they are doing things their way! For starters they don’t…

  Michelle Williams

  February 2, 2015

  California, Friends, Grenache, GSM, Mouvedre, Music, Plan B Cellars, Plan B Wine Cellars, Syrah, The Head and the Heart, Ventura County, Wine, Winetasting

  California, friends, Fun, Grenache, GSM, Mouvedre, music, Plan B Wine Cellars, Syrah, The Head and the Heart, Ventura County, Ventura County Wine Trail, wine, winetasting

• Happy Anniversary Baby Deux

  As I explained in my article “Happy Anniversary Baby,” my husband and I headed to one of our favorite Dallas wine stores, Pogo’s Wine and Spirits, in early September   to shop for delicious wine to celebrate our upcoming October Anniversary. Since the wine we were purchasing was for our anniversary we were willing to…

  Michelle Williams

  October 22, 2014

  Anniversary, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Paul Autard, Food, France, Frank Sinatra, French Wine, Grenache, Music, Pogo’s, Pogo’s Wine and Spirits, Syrah, Wine

  anniversary, celebration, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Paul Autard, Eifel Tower, food, France, Frank Sinatra, French Wine, It Had to Be You, macaroons, music, Pinterest, Pogo’s Dallas, Pogo’s Wine and Spirits, Tri Tip, wine, Winelover