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If I Could Buy Only One – November 18 VINTAGES Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from this release, which one would it be and why?” ($39.95, Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc.) John Szabo – My only one this week is spectacular value for mature, ready-to-drink, quality Bordeaux that would be a brilliant addition to any sophisticated meal this holiday season: Château Maucamps 2006. First […] More
Buyer’s Guide to VINTAGES November 18 Release
Review of Vintages Nov 18 ReleaseThe Super-Tuscan Gift Parade and the Real Deals from the Southern Rhone By David Lawrason with notes from John Szabo, MS and Megha Jandhyala The gift parade continues at Vintages as more big-name bottles march out onto Vintages shelves, this time focused on the Super Tuscans like Luce ($129.45), Luce […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – November 4 VINTAGES Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from this release, which one would it be and why?” ($34.95, Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.)Michael Godel – There’s just something special and comforting about truly traditional, old world wines when they are expressive of heritage and culture in the cleanest of modern ways. […] More
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Grenache (pronounced GREN-ASH) ripens late, so needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain and in the south of France. It is generally spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate with a relatively high alcohol content, but it needs careful control of yields for best results. It tends to lack acid, tannin and colour, and is usually blended with other varieties such as Syrah, Carignan and Cinsaut. Grenache is the dominant variety in most Southern Rhône wines, especially in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where it is typically over 80% of the blend. In Australia (as is often the case in France as well) it is typically blended in "GSM" blends with Syrah and Mourvèdre. Grenache is also used to make rosé wines in France and Spain, notably those of the Tavel district in the Côtes du Rhône. And the high sugar levels of Grenache have led to extensive use in fortified wines, including the red vins doux naturels of Roussillon such as Banyuls, and as the basis of most Australian 'port'. In Sardinia, the grape is also present, but identified under the name Cannonau.
