Tag: Grenache
California Grenache Embraces Its Yin
When the Rhône Ranger movement in California selected Syrah as the variety to champion above all others, they bet on
Rhône Rangers Summer Wine Fête: June 29, Sonoma, CA
White wines that aren’t Chardonnay. Fabulous rosés. Chillable red wines. Lighter, versatile reds with lower tannins. All these categories of
Vinography Images: A Kind of Solitude
Old, gnarled vines of Grenache, recently pruned, stand starkly against the fresh green of new winter growth at Domaine de
Flavors of Age: Tasting Australia’s Old Vines
We make something of a fuss in the wine world about old vines. Undoubtedly, there’s something romantic about tasting the
Vinography Images: The Great Change
The Great ChangeLOS OLIVOS, CA: A cluster of Grenache grapes growing in a vineyard at Zaca Mesa Winery, located along
Château de Beaucastel: The Difficult Vintages
For most lovers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel needs no introduction. One of the largest, most storied, and most respected
Noon Winery, McLaren Vale, Australia: Current Releases
The term garagiste, originally coined as a pejorative referring to the small wineries in Bordeaux’s Right Bank who were making
Jemrose Wines, Bennett Valley, CA: Current Releases
Some people like to go to flea markets, where they will spend hours wandering around the stalls hoping to stumble
The Best Grenache in California: Tasting Rhone Rangers 2008
Maybe I’m getting old, but I just didn’t have the energy to taste 300 wines last weekend when the Rhone
