2020 Andremily Grenache, USA, California, Wine Review
2020 Domaine de Couron Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc, France, Wine Review
This is a blend of 33% Marsanne, 33% Roussanne, and 33% Grenache blanc from the Rhone Valley. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has vanila, lemons and peaches. Full bodied. Slightly oily texture. On the palate, lemons and peach. Easy drinking. Nice finish. This is a nice value in white wines and should continue to drink well for another three to five years. It is nice on its own and will work well with many foods including Pork, Poultry and Seafood. This would be a nice pairing with Roasted (or fried) Turkey.
Cuvaison 2024 Grenache Rosé
2023 Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or, France, Wine Review
2010 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée, France, Rhone, Wine Review
Deep garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is earthy with some "merde" notes along with cherries and black cherries. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, black cherries with some earthiness. A bit drying on the finish. Great energy and balance. This is about at peak but should offer up five to ten more years of top drinking. This is great on its own, but better with food. This would be great with cassoulet or a vegetarian bean based cassoulet.
2016 M. Chapoutier Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel, France, Roussillon, Wine Review
2022 Leydier et Fils Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Selected by Kermit Lynch, France, Rhone, Wine Review
This is a blend of 55% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Merlot, and 10% Marselan from the Rhone Valley, France. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, some black raspberries, slight olives and spice. Soft texture. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, red fruits with some spice/black pepper. Moderate finish. This drinks well on its own and will work with many foods. The Kermit Lynch website suggest fried chicken and that sounds like a good match. Drink over the next three to five years.
2019 Vignobles Lorgeril Cabardès Chateau de Caunettes, France, Languedoc, Wine Review
This is a 60/40 blend of Grenache and Syrah from southern France. Purple in color with ruby hues. The nose is deep with black cherries, black raspberries, spices and slight anise. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, flavors of black cherries. Solid finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for another two to three more years. It is nice on its own but probably better with food. A nice choice for Pizza night (no Pineapple).








