#carignan

Everyone knows Carignane is my back-pocket variety. Once the largest-planted variety in France and once the largest-planted variety in California, now relegated to odd, *I can’t pronounce that* weird also-ran but WHY was it so popular at one time? The answer is obvious: It makes GREAT wine. Here we have a producer I am freshly familiar with, and the product stands for itself: it makes great wine.…

Whites and Rosés Wines of Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOCs for the #Summer. @Vinsrhone #winelover #sommelier

Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhône Blanc 2017 with wine in glass We are now enjoying nicer summer weather.  It’s time to get out onto the patio and enjoy some rosé and white wines. While you may think of Rhône wines as being Syrah or red blends, this region also produces white and rosé wines.  Here is a press release I received talking about these Rhône wines. ~~~~~~~~~ This summer, treat yourself to a…

Five French #Biodynamic Red Wines From @GerardBertrandO #Grenache #Mourvèdre #Syrah #Carignan #Malbec #Languedoc #somm #biodiversity @BCliquorstores @EWineBC

The Gérard Bertrand winery, nestled in the heart of the Languedoc region in southern France, boasts a rich history steeped in tradition and innovation. Established by Gérard Bertrand, a former rugby star, the winery has consistently pushed the boundaries of winemaking excellence. His first vintage was in 1975, following his father and grandfather Paule Bertrand. One notable aspect of Gérard’s…

Vang đỏ Domaine D Eole được phân phối trên thị trường với giá thành dao động từ 599.000vnđ đến 650.000vnđ/chai, tùy vào từng thời điểm và số lượng mua hàng. Đây được xem là giá trị cực ưu đãi cho một chai vàng phân loại AOC.

Ridiculous funk on opening: gorgeous, supple baby-poop, pond-water and sharp sullen vegetal coating the nose. No sediment in the curageous flint bottling though. Gradually, deep cherry emits from the depths, a spicy melange of cinnamon and berry, ripe and slightly touched by tertiary. Still, the gritty angst of asphalt and roasted wet leaves never fades. In the mouth, it’s begging for a bit of a…

A most impressive Priorat, the oldest thing on the wine list and priced well… Absolute TEXTBOOK Priorat, with a nod to California palates–I will admit. Rich and decadent, churning with cinnamon and spice, tannins rather light in the long, chalky finish. AS I was drinking it (no info on label) I told myself it MUST not be 100% Grenache, and was hoping for gobs of Carignane. I even asked myself,…