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Mediterranean Mezes Mix

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The Languedoc-Roussillon has for long been a Mediterranean cultural crossroads that ensures a dynamic exchange of ideas, people and grape varieties.


This 2019 Blanc is an organic blend of Viognier and Marsanne grown south of Carcassone in Languedoc. A long time proponent of organic viticulture in Languedoc, Chateau de Caraguilhes has been making wine for more than two centuries, and growing organic since 1987. 


It’s crisp, fresh, and clear. Makes me think of the Mediterranean islands because this would be an idea sipper whilst enjoying light mezes.


PAYS D’OC VIOGNIER MARSANNE – L’OLIVETTE ORGANIC 2019

$15.49 regularly $16.99

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 00626990305903

Languedoc Marsanne organic Roussillon Viognier

Successful Blends

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

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

Grenache Languedoc Miraflors mystery case Roussillon syrah

Doing it Right

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The AOC includes some 1400 hectares of vineyard just inland from the Thau Lagoon: around the village of Pinet – the largest white wine producing area in the Languedoc / Roussillon region. It is a limestone plateau basking in the rising sun covered in highly perfumed garrigue, rows of vines, and scattered pine groves.


One of the oldest Languedoc grapes, the Piquepoul has been growing near the Thau Lagoon for centuries. White is the most common, though both blush and black grapes are to be found. As early as 1618, the botanist J.B. Maniol cited Piquepoul as one of the best known Languedoc grapes in his work “Sylve plantarium”.

It grows in a dry climate, so the end-of-season humidity helps grapes fill out and finish ripening. The grapes grow in loose bunches, are oval shaped and come off easily. That is why, in the olden days, trays were often placed beneath the vines to catch falling grapes !

The wine is remarkably fresh and quenching.  It’s dry and lively.  Works very well with seafood, cheese and charcuterie. (We had a cheese board and then seafood with it.)  

This is our first adventure with the grape, but it won’t be our last.  Not by a long shot.

The bottle is unique with its individual embossing so it will be easy to spot when you go back for more.  I will be.

LANGUEDOC PICPOUL DE PINET – ORMARINE

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 03186127768690

$17.99

Languedoc mystery case Piquepoul White Wine

I am allowed out unchaperoned

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

We were in a different hood for our daily hoof and I thought I would check out what the Caddy Bay Private Liquor Store had to offer. 


I chose it because the blend looked interesting.  Grenache Blanc (part of the Chateauneuf du Pape blend), Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin, Vermentino, Chasan and Mauzac


This Paul Mas vineyard hails from the Aude Valley of Languedoc and produces good value at a reasonable price.


It’s not citrusy, not sharp.  It went very nicely with baked halibut steaks.


Claude Val white.  $12.99

Chasan Chenin Grenache Blanc Languedoc Mauzac Paul Mas Sauvignon Blanc Vermentino wine

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