Tag: Grenache
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Invitation to Join French #Winophiles Exploration of Rasteau
Long known for its Vin Doux Naturel wines in red and white, Rasteau, in southern Rhône Valley, was awarded Cru status for its dry red wines in 2010. The diverse soil gives the wines complexity and elegance. Lying within the Mistral corridor, Laurent Robert of Domaine Combre Juliere, describes the wines as “skeletons of the…
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Lodi Says Yes Way Rosé
May is here. The mercury is on the rise. This can only mean one thing: Rosé Season Has Begun! However, rosé is not one size fits all. Which is why its time to look to Lodi, home to over 125 grape varieties, to quench your rosé thirst.
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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,…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Wine Tastes Best When Shared
There is something surreal about having a child turn 21 years old. It is something I am still getting used to. When I go out to dinner with my daughter or we are having wine at home I constantly forget to ask her if she wants an “adult” beverage. She does not yet like much…
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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,…
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Brothers in #Wine Express the Beauty of Côtes du Roussillon
One year ago I shared how I longed to sit in a café in the South of France enjoying French wine with a delicious meal. Happily, this past September I had the blessing of achieving this dream in Provence on the French Riviera. As 2017 begins, I still long to embrace this experience in the…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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