Tag: Grenache Blanc

• 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

• In Defense of Winter Whites

  

  There is an old adage that says you cannot wear white after Labor Day. When, where, and how this was decided is a mystery to me. I live in North Texas. You will see people, myself included, wearing white year round. In fact, if there was ever a color of winter shouldn’t it be white?…

  Michelle Williams

  December 6, 2017

  Wine, wine education, wine review, winetastiing, winter

  2016 clos Dalian Garnacha Blanca, 2016 Domaine Papagiannakos Old Vines Savatiano, 2016 Fetzer Shaly Loam Gewurztraminer, 2016 Klinker Brick Albarino, 2016 Scheid Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Troon Vineyard Red Vermentino, Albarino, Boys II Men – Let It Snow, Fetzer, Garnacha Blanca, Gewurztraminer, Grenache Blanc, Klinker Brick, Lodi, music, Rolle, Sauvignon Blanc, Savatiano, Scheid Vineyards, Troon Vineyards, Vermentino, wine, wine and food pairings, wine review, wine reviw, wine tasting, wine-searcher, winter, Winter Whites

• 5 Rhône Valley Wines Perfect for Summer

  

  As much as I enjoy exploring the historical convergence of wine and religion that is evident all over the world, the Rhone Valley is possibly my favorite wine region to excavate historically. Hopefully someday I will have the opportunity to explore it in person. However, the Rhone Valley is not only home to religious history,…

  Michelle Williams

  July 12, 2017

  Rhone Valley, summer, wine

  #Rosédallday, #thinkpink, 2015 Domaine De La Bastide Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan Rhône Valley France, 2016 Domaine De Fondreche Ventoux L’Instant Rosé Rhône Valley France, 2016 Domaine Le Colombier Vacqueyras Blanc Rhône Valley France, 2016 Ferraton Pere & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Blanc Rhone Valley France, 2016 Ferraton Pere & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé Rhône Valley France, Côtes du Rhône, Cinsault, Clairette, food and wine pairings, France, French Wine, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Rhône Valley Wines, Rhone Valley, Rose, Roussanne, summer, Syrah, Viognier, wine, wine and food pairings, wine review, wine-searcher

• Surrender Yourself to Acquiesce Winery

  

  The English languages has many limitations of expression. For example take the word “love.” Google defines the verb “to love” as meaning: 1) feeling a deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone; 2) like very much, find pleasure in. I love my husband. I love hamburgers. Really? Moving from English to a romance language such…

  Michelle Williams

  August 22, 2016

  Food, Lodi, Music, Travel, Wine

  Acquiesce 2015 Belle Blanc, Acquiesce 2015 Grenache Blanc, Acquiesce 2015 Picpoul Blanc, Acquiesce 2015 Roussanne, Acquiesce 2015 Viognier, Acquiesce Winery and Vineyards, Chateau du Beaucastel, food, Grenache Blanc, Lodi, Madeleine Peyroux – J’ai Deux Amours, music, Picpoul, Rhone Valley, Rhone varietals, Roussanne, Sue Tipton, travel, Viognier, wine, wine review

• Welcoming Spring with #WinePW

  

  Welcome to April’s edition of Wine Pairing Weekend, where we have sought out great wines to pair with vibrant spring vegetables. Our April challenge to pair wine with spring vegetables and meals is courtesy of A Day in the Life on the Farm; Wine Pairing Weekend is the brain child of Cooking Chat. There are…

  Michelle Williams

  April 11, 2015

  #WinePW, April, Food, Music, recipes, spring, Tablas Creek, Tears for Fears, Wine, Wine Pairing Weekend

  #WinePW, April, Cooking Light, food, Grenache Blanc, music, Pinterest, recipes, spring, spring vegetables, Tablas Creek Winery, wine, Wine Pairing Weekend