Category Archives: Grenache / Garnacha

Viatge al Priorat, Celler Joan Simó, Porrera, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 14.5% abv, 15 Euros

Posted on March 31, 2015 by winellama

This youthful version of the Priorat comes from the Porrera celler of Joan Simó, but was given to me by a UK wine buyer who was at Hotel-Hostal Sport in Falset when we ate dinner there. As he was leaving, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Grenache / Garnacha, Merlot, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, dave canadas, falset, garnacha, garnaxa, hotel hostal sport, joan simo, les caves de pyrenes, lotus priorat, merlot, Porrera, priorat doq, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Porrera vi de Vila, Vall Llach, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 15.5% abv, 44.50 Euros

Posted on March 25, 2015 by winellama

The drive from Falset to Porrera in southern Catalunya is not exactly for the faint of heart. We were told the tortuously narrow, winding roads are a huge improvement upon what used to be there. At least they were paved – and it didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, OTHER, RED | Tagged Albert Costa, Cariñena, DOQ Priorat, Enric Costa, llicorella, Porrera, red wine, Roger Simo Garcia, spain, Vall Llach, Vi de Vila | Leave a comment

Clos Monlleó, Sangenís i Vaqué, Porrera, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 1999, 15% abv

Posted on March 13, 2015 by winellama

During our visit to Celler Sangenís i Vaqué in January 2015, Maria hosted solo but brought out all the stops for an exceptional tasting. Of the ten poured, four were a vertical of the Clos Monlleó from 2013, 2011, 2005 and 1999. Monlleó is the surname … Continue reading →

Posted in Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, OTHER, RED, Spain | Tagged carignan, Carinenya, Clos Monlleo, garnacha, garnaxa, Porrera, Priorat, priorat doq, Sangenis i Vacque, spain | Leave a comment

Riu, Trio Infernal, Combier, Fischer and Gerin, Torroja, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 14.5% abv, 2010, 16 Euros

Posted on January 29, 2015 by winellama

We found this at the Vins i Olis del Priorat store the minute we arrived in Falset. Nothing was open at 4pm except the town’s two exceptional wine stores. Llorenc and Marc Aguilo quickly ushered us to the tasting bar … Continue reading →

Posted in Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Spain | Tagged priorat doq, red wine, Riu, spain, Trio Infernal | Leave a comment

Langmeil, SMG, Three Gardens, Barossa, Australia, 2011, 14.5% abv, C$30

Posted on December 2, 2014 by winellama

Any excuse – yes, give me one and I’ll open up a GSM. In this case, I can blame having to open that lovely blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre on my 17 year old’s birthday dinner. I noticed on … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Australia, Barossa, grenache, GSM, Langmeil, mataro, mourvedre, red wine, syrah | Leave a comment

Genium Cellers, Costers vi de Guarda, Poboleda, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 2005, 14.5% abv

Posted on October 6, 2014 by winellama

One thing I have learned about winemakers and winery owners is that showing even a little interest in their work usually yields immensely positive results for anyone wanting to learn more. Most are keen to share and you realize very quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, Merlot, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Spain | Tagged carignan, garnacha, genium cellers, grenache, merlot, poboleda, priorat doq, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Rose, Bodegas Muga, Rioja DOCa, Spain, 2013, 12.5% abv, C$18

Posted on August 11, 2014 by winellama

Summer is meant for rose wine – or is it the other way around? I often wonder why rose is not called ‘pink’ wine in English – we have white and red, so why not pink? This pink wine is fresh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Grenache / Garnacha, ROSE, Spain, Tempranillo, Viura / White Rioja | Tagged muga, pink wine, rioja, rose, spain | Leave a comment

Les Solitaires, Chateau la Begude, Gigondas AC, Gabriel Meffre Negociant-Eleveur, France, 2010, 14.5% abv

Posted on August 8, 2014 by winellama

Gigondas is well-known as the little sibling to Chateauneuf-de-Pape and hails from France’s Southern Rhone Valley. An Appellation Controlee since 1971, most wines made here are red and may be no more than 80% Grenache. Some roses are made, but no … Continue reading →

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Castelmaure, Corbieres AOP, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2012, 13.5% abv, US$9.99

Posted on February 14, 2014 by winellama

Corbières is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) (or since 2012, Appellation d’origine protegee, AOP) for wine in France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region. Located in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains, near Narbonne and close to the France-Spain border, it’s the region’s largest … Continue reading →

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Chateau Puech-Haut, Saint Drezery, Le Prestige 2011, P. Cambie and E. Solomon, Coteaux du Languedoc AOP, France, 15% abv, US$19.99

Posted on December 20, 2013 by winellama

When the owner of a funky little wine shop in downtown Bellingham with 35 years of experience in serving, buying and selling wine (Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants – check them out) introduces a wine to you by saying, ‘It’s … Continue reading →

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