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Tag Archives: carignan
Bodegas Bula, DO Montsant, Spain, 14% abv, 2012, C$22
Montsant is a DO that literally occupies a circle of land surrounding the higher ranking DOQ of Priorat in northwest Spain, just west by a few hours of Barcelona. They’ve been growing grapes there since Roman times and the names … Continue reading
Posted in Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged Bodegas Bula, carignan, DO Montsant, grenache, Mazuelo, red wine, spain, syrah
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Le Clos des Grillons, Les Terres Blanches, Côtes du Rhône AC, France, 2012, 14.5% abv.
This wine is produced by vigneron Nicholas Renaud who came to winemaking from teaching in 2008. He works from 18 ha of 70-80 year old vines, 80% of which he rents. The soil of the Les Terres Blanches vineyard is … Continue reading
Posted in Carignan, France, Grenache / Garnacha, RED
Tagged 14.5% abv., 2012, carignan, Côtes du Rhône AC, france, grenache, Le Clos des Grillons, Les Terres Blanches, red wine
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Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 1996, 13% abv.
To say Lebanese wines are some of the oldest in the world isn’t a stretch – there are production records dating back to the 8th century BC. When Gaston Hochar decided to reinvigorate the fine wine industry and increase the quality … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Carignan, Cinsault, Lebanon, OTHER, RED
Tagged bekaa valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, carignan, chateau musar, cinsault, gaston hochar, Lebanon, red wine, serge hochar
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Clos Monlleó, Sangenís i Vaqué, Porrera, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 1999, 15% abv
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
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Mas Doix, 1902 Centenary Carignan, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 14.% abv,
It’s hard not to notice – there seems to be a higher-than-average number of female winemakers in Priorat, Spain. I mean, a four day tour of the region is hardly enough to prove anything statistically, but of the seven wineries we … Continue reading
Posted in Carignan, OTHER, RED, Spain
Tagged 1902, carignan, Carinenya, Doix, DOQ Priorat, Llagostera, llicorella, Mas Doix, poboleda, Sandra Doix, spain
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Genium Cellers, Costers vi de Guarda, Poboleda, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 2005, 14.5% abv
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
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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
Posted in Carignan, France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged carignan, Château d'Anglès, Eric Fabre, france, French wine, Grand Vin 2007, grenache, GSM, La Clape, languedoc-rousillon, mourvedre, red wine, syrah, unfiltered
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