Elegant Side of Grenache – Montcalmès + Sherry Braised Pork Cheeks
An exceptional Vin de France Grenache from a Terrasses du Larzac domaine pairs extraordinarily well with Sherry braised pork cheeks.
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Rejuvenating Old Vine Grenache in the Barossa Valley
A four hectare plot of gnarly own-rooted Grenache in Barossa Valley’s Vine Vale district is being rejuvenated by Dr. Dylan Grigg. These gorgeous old vines have a story to tell!
Two Sides of Maury in Roussillon: Sweet and Dry (#Winophiles)
In the northwest of Roussillon touching the Languedoc, the small wine region Maury sits in the remote Agly Valley Hills. Wine was introduced here in 600 B.C. by the Phoenicians and Greeks. Historically, neither the Cathars nor Knights Templar came out alive, but the wines produced there did, and are some of the best in Roussillon today. (The above photo… Read more »
Preview “Maury in Roussillon” with the French #Winophiles
Discover the Maury wine region in Roussillon with the French #Winophiles – small with gnarly old vines and fantastic wines!
Get to Know Maury in Roussillon – Join the #Winophiles
The dramatic landscape, the diverse soils, and the variety of wines made in this petit piece of land in the north-west of Roussillon are stunning. Welcome to Maury.
Heading to Aragón’s Valdejalón with Bodegas Frontonio (#WorldWineTravel)
On a trip to Aragón a few years ago, we had the opportunity to delve into the wines of this somewhat isolated Spanish region. Basing ourselves in the historic city Zaragoza, we visited vineyards and wineries to obtain an overview of the area, the land (where rainfall is in short supply) and the varied faces of Garnacha. One in particular… Read more »
Rhone Valley Rasteau Cru – A New Generation Wine With Duck Confit #winophiles
This is not any wine. Nope… nor a regular duck confit dish. Prepared with potimarron and duck from a local producer, the dish and Rasteau AOC wine combo could be one of our favorites.
Grenache and the Warming Climate- Vidal-Fleury Discussions
Mark and I dined with Guy Sarton du Jonchay (Guy) and his wife Monika of Maison Vidal-Fleury at a recent event in Paris. After talk, tasting and red wines poured, our discussion got even more interesting. This article discusses the second part of that night when we discussed climate change as it relates to signature wines of a region. To… Read more »
This Italian Wine Grape Fooled You
Italy has upwards of 590 officially recognized wine grape varieties to date. Here’s one you might not know that you know- Cannonau.