A most memorable blend and about 4 million bottles have been produced of this blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre.
Guigal brings together grapes from 80+ growers in the northern and southern Rhone.
We very much enjoyed the underlying acidity and minerality. Long on stone fruit flavours, big on pleasing the palate.
This one will be remembered for a long time.
Cotes du Rhone – Guigal 2017
$22.99
14% Alcohol
UPC: 03536650501002
This is from one of our favourite groups. he name Masi is derived from Vaio dei Masi, the small valley, in the Valpolicella vineyard in Veneto, which acquired at the end of the 18th century by the Boscaini family, which still owns it to this day.
Since 1973, the Boscaini family and the Conti Serego Alighieri, descendants of the famous poet Dante Alighieri and owners since 1353, have combined to produce world-renowned wines on the prestigious vineyards of the Serego Alighieri, in Valpolicella in Veneto.
This Sauvignon Blanc 75 %, Garganega 25 % blend brings the aromas of a Sauvignon, paired with elegance in Garganega. Long aftertaste and a lovely finish.
Dinner was decidedly Italian in flavours and structure.
Masi Possessioni Bianco
$16.99
12.5% Alcohol
You can set the speed of the vehicle, street noise and music. I turn off the music and listen to the street noise.
You can drive in 50 cities around the world and spend as much time in any one of them while “driving”.
Pick the city of your choice from the list in the upper right. Notice how many cities have 5 story apartments for people to live in.
Postcards Harold would have loved to send
The Glorious Adventure – Richard Halliburton
Following the Path of Ulysses searching for adventure and romance through the Mediterranean.
The Last Migration – Vincent Cronin
Nomadic people being “settled” against their will. Most haunting history lesson.
Watching these people together is magic. thank you Ry Cooder
Buena Vista Social Club ‘Chan Chan’ at Carnegie Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXwLBS3yUkA
Adding a different dimension and a little controversy
Gotan Project – Vuelvo al Sur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ngiW7DvY10
Er-wick and Steve talkin to each other
Syrah (74%) and Grenache (26%) blend from South Western France in the Languedoc / Roussillon Region. Aged in concrete andthen French Oak.
This is mouthwatering with minerality- to give a full body, silky, almost seamless bouquet of aroma and flavours.I suspect this will age well for the next 4 or 5 years.
We think it overdelivers at the price.
COTES CATALANES SYRAH GRENACHE – LAFAGE BASTIDE MIRAFLORS 17
$22.97 on sale from $26.99 regularly
14.5 % alcohol
UPC 03760031472913
Top of the price range so far in the mystery cases but certainly deserves a try.
The region has a big emphasis on white wines.
This French region is known for making rich, full-bodied Chardonnays and this one is no exception. An elegant style that enhances any thing you eat with it. We chose to do tenderloin rings with onion/apple/mushroom topping / baked squash.
POUILLY FUISSE – CHARTRON ET TREBUCHET CHAPELLE 2017
$38.99
13% Alcohol
UPC: 03120581445674
