Grenache

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

You're not 40 every day and I wanted a special wine to celebrate that special day. Fortunately the wine bar / open kitchen restaurant we went to had that special wine, amongst 400 references, that I had been desperate to taste for a long while. I didn't take notes so it's all from memory, but the nose is what I liked the most. Coconut notes, leather, cherries, coffee... I spent probably 15 minutes in total smelling that wine. The palate was great with some acid drive, some matter but not in an overwhelming way, some gentle, well integrated tannins in the rear, before a long finish with savoury notes, red fruits, coconut and that gentle grainy tannic layer. A great experience to top up a day to remember.
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— a day ago

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Jay Kline

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Great choice!
Peter van den Besselaar

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Congrats Daniel! Fine experience.
Paul K

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Happy Birthday @Daniel M ! Great wine! Great review!

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2013

Paul J
9.5

Same as previous notes. One of my favs! So underrated, under-appreciated, and under priced. Let’s keep it that way! — 22 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Tom and 7 others liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

Noah gave good reviews — 15 days ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Grenache 2022

wow!! aromatic, bright, snappy, strawberry candy. dried strawberry on finish. a lot going on. I’m just going to go enjoy this. — a month ago

Shay, Adriana and 1 other liked this

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2011

Two great thanksgiving wines but with a very clear winner and not even difficult to guess. I have zero emotion with the Margaux and love the elegance of the Rayas even in a year that may be a bit less. — 24 days ago

Andrew, Jan and 2 others liked this

Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2022

Pale salmon in color; grapefruit, strawberries, and flowers on the nose; high acidity; a hint of tannins; tastes like grapefruit rind and strawberries. Nellie and I really like it. — 15 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend 2018

Great, super-drinkable meritage. Holds on to the rich character of the petite sirah, but nicely balanced with the grenache for a more versatile wine. — 14 days ago

Ted, Joe and 3 others liked this

Domaine Tempier

La Migoua Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2016

This can develop a while of course but nothing at all wrong with it right now with some choice southern-inspired thanksgiving leftovers. All about the garrigue and sun baked red fruit at this point, tertiary elements not really showing yet but ample structure to get there — 22 days ago

Ira, Pooneet and 9 others liked this

Domaine Charvin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2001

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

In an awkward spot. Revisit in 5 — 21 days ago

Severn, Rob and 2 others liked this