Quick feed on some fresh young wines from Southern France- the area that sometimes includes Languedoc-Roussillon, the Pyrenees, South West … More
Tag: Carignan
Wine for Winter (Tops for Me)
If you are squeamish
Don’t prod the
beach rubble.
-Sappho
Exploring Wines of Southern France
NICE – An Unexpected Haven The first night we stayed in a nicely situated Airbnb on a tiny quiet street … More
Domaine du Possible “C’est pas la mer a boire”, 2013
“The sea is not for drinking”. A happy days wine from the coast of Roussillon that has all the energy … More
Potron Minet “Querida”, 2013
With friends at Clown Bar, Paris
Clos des Jarres “Abrensis” Minervois, 2012
The name “Abrensis” is a tribute to the Roman general who decided to cultivate this plot of land just off … More
Domaine Anne Gros “Les Fontanilles” Minervois, 2012
A well known producer in Burgundy, Anne Gros and partner Jean Paul Tollot decided to skip down to Cazelles in Minervois … More
Domaine Rimbert, Saint Chinian Berlou, 2008
Find it if you can. Buy it for the label. Drink it for the mouthmelt.
Grape Talk: Red “C” Grapes
Several lesser-known red grapes usually recognized as part of a blend, that all start with C.
Domaine Grand Lauze, “La Mariole” Corbieres, 2012
Birthday Wine #1: 100% Carignan. So far I’ve only tried this grape as part of a blend, but it’s rich … More