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Category Archives: White Grenache / Garnacha / Garnaxa
Viura, Viña Otano, Gran Reserva Blanco, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2015, 13% abv., US$29
I bought two of these, but now wish I’d purchased two cases. A white Rioja made of 85% Viura with 10% Garnacha Blanca and 5% Maturana Blanca, this wine is a definite treat and can be held for a long … Continue reading
Posted in Grenache blanc, Oregon, OTHER, Spain, WHITE, White Grenache / Garnacha / Garnaxa
Tagged Alta, Espana, Gran Reserva Blanco, Rioja DOC, spain, Vina Otano, viura, white rioja
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Le Soula, VdP des Côtes Catalanes, France, 2009, 14% abv, C$45+
Every now and then, I’m reminded how small producer, attention-to-detail, hands-on and earth-friendly farming and wine-making practices all conspire to produce some of the seriously fabulous wines of the world. From the minute this was opened, I wondered where it … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, France, Grenache blanc, Grenache Gris, Macabeu, Marsanne, OTHER, Rousanne, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE, White Grenache / Garnacha / Garnaxa
Tagged 2009, Agly Valley, chardonnay, france, Gerard Gauby, Gerard Standley, Grenache blanc, Grenche Gris, Le Soula, Macabeo, Malvoisie, marsanne, Perpignan, Prugnanes, Pyrenees, Roussanne, Roussillon, sauvignon blanc, VdP des Côtes Catalanes, white wine
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Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, Domaine Lafage, Côté Est, Côtes Catalanes IGP, France, 12.5% abv, C$18++
This delicious Grenache Blanc and Vermentino stunner is from the French part of Catalonia – grown on an organic vineyard facing est (east) toward the Mediterranean near Perpignan on the northern side of the Pyrénées. Got that map in your … Continue reading
AcÚstic, Garnaxa Blanca, Montsant DO, Spain, 2012, 14% abv. C$27 @ Marquis Wine Cellars
Montsant DO lies literally in a ring around tiny Priorat DOQ just inland on the northeastern shores of Spain, southwest of Barcelona. Oft ignored as ‘lesser than’ compared to the tinier but mightier DOQ it surrounds, this wine is proof … Continue reading
Posted in OTHER, Spain, WHITE, White Grenache / Garnacha / Garnaxa
Tagged Acustic, Catalan, Catalonia, Cataluyna, Garnacha Blanca, Grenache blanc, Montsant DO, spain, White Grenache, white wine
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