Grenache
Domaine Charvin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2021
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2021 pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with fabulous, bright notes of Bing cherry, strawberry, star anis, red flowers, black pepper, cool spices, and stoney earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a beautiful example from one of the more Burgundian producers in CdP, making wine in a very Burgundian vintage. Lovely stuff. Drink now through 2036. Bottle No. 28340 — a month ago
A Tribute to Grace Wines
Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2024
Bought a couple of these to try out along with s couple more of the other ones
R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008
Still one of my fave producers of Rioja — 15 days ago
Château Miraval
Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend
A richer Provence Rose than most. Light salmon color with lower acidity than most Roses from the region. Crisp. Drank in December 2025. — 14 days ago
M. Chapoutier
Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Grenache-Syrah Blend
PJ Clarkes. Jerry Jonathan. 12/12/25. Mom entered hospice today. Oysters. Shrimp cocktail. Baby gem Caesar. Burgers all around. Hot fudge brownie sundae. — 9 days ago
Domaine de Fontsainte
Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2022
2022-Vintage - out of a magnum-creamy strawberry, medium plus acidity, medium minus body — 10 days ago
Château Musar
Hochar Père & Fils Bekaa Valley Red Blend 1998
Domaine Tempier
Bandol Rosé Blend
Salmon color with copper reflexes. Nose of grapefruit, and Mandarin peel, lemon juice, pink flowers, and petrichor. Faint Aperol on the back. Palate is explosive but not effusive. More grapefruit oil, lemon pith, garrigue, waves of saline minerality and a bright acidity that makes it go on and on. Pretty serious argument on why it deserves its reputation is the best rosé in the world  — a month ago
Doug Powers
Fascinating, after my recent run of so-so to DNPIM (do not put in mouth) CdPs from 25 or so years of age, here’s a “basic cuvée” of CdP (think $18-20 bottle on release) that is punching far above its weight, red fruits, very fine CdP that is drinking great now, long, lingering finish, and shows promise for another 3-5 years of aging!! — 3 days ago