Category Archives: Mouvedre, Monastrell

Domaine de Ferrand, Philippe Bravay Vignobles, Châteauneuf du Pape, Orange, France, 2012, 15% abv, bottle #03458, US$54

Here’s a GSM from 5 ha of vines located in the region of La Gardiole and Cabrières near Orange, in the northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape.  The recipe on this wine is 95% Grenache with 2% Syrah, 2% Mourvèdre and a … Continue reading

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

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

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Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol AOP, Provence, France 2007, 14.5% abv, US$45.95

Mention Provence and most people conjure up images of the sparkling azure waters of the Mediterranean, olive trees and pink wines.  In this case, the pictures are accurate – except for the wine.  This nectar is the famous red Provencal wine from the … Continue reading

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Langmeil, The Long Mile, Three Gardens, SGM, Barossa, South Australia, 14.5% abv, 2010, C$27.00

This wine first caught my eye because of the way it listed its varietals in an ever-so-slightly backward manner. Instead of the usual GSM, indicating dominance by Grenache, followed by Syrah and Mourvedre, this one has a majority of Shiraz … Continue reading

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Terroir Eclats Calcaires, Ogier, Chateauneuf-de-Pape AoC, 2007 14.5%, C$52

“If I was going to drink wine, this would be it!” When a non-drinker announces his impression of a wine’s aromas in this way without having even tasted it, you know it really must have something going for it. Located … Continue reading

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Saint Chinian AC, Hecht Bannier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2010, 14% abv, $35 (down to $20)

It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour…Raquel from the BCLB is my neighbour. Let me just say how thankful I am that Raquel is my neighbour. She had the presence of mind (mostly because … Continue reading

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Château d’Anglès, La Clape, Classique, Syrah – Grenache – Mourvèdre, Languedoc, France, 2008, 14% abv, C$19

What a deal – what a find! Old eagle eyes found this in the liquor store as I was looking for Ports and Sherries to purchase for tasting. In September, we bought a case of Château d’Anglès’ La Clape Grand … Continue reading

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

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

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