Category Archives: Grenache / Garnacha

Mon Coeur, J. L. Chave Selection, Côtes du Rhône AC, France, 14.5% abv, $29 at BC Liquor Stores

Posted on October 13, 2012 by winellama

An alert from ever-helpful Raquel at the local BC Liquor brought my attention to this wine. At $10 off the regular $29 price, who was I to say no to trying out a new wine. This is a Syrah – … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Château d’Anglès, La Clape, Grand Vin, Famille E. Fabre, 2007, 13.55% abv, $25 via Alberta Liquor Board

Posted on October 3, 2012 by winellama

I read the Globe and Mail every day and love the wine reviews. The only problem is that Beppi often reviews wines we just can’t get a hold of here in BC. But thanks to my intrepid spouse and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Carignan, France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Gran Sangre de Toro, Torres, Reserva, Catalunya DO, Spain, 2007, 14% abv, C$16

Posted on August 15, 2012 by winellama

This wine from Catalunya in northeastern Spain is comprised of 60% Garnacha, 25% Mazuelo and 15% Syrah and yes, it’s a Miguel Torres wine – the famed Torres whose wineries are renowned in Spain, Chile and California. Boasting a deep garnet … Continue reading →

Posted in Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Spain | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Viña Tondonia, López de Heredia, Rosada, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2000, 12% abv.

Posted on August 12, 2012 by winellama

I’ve been waiting to open this bottle for a while. After reading about it in the New York Times, I bought two of the three bottles available locally and opened one when family came to visit from England. Come to think of … Continue reading →

Posted in Grenache / Garnacha, Macabeu/Viura, ROSE, Spain, Tempranillo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment