Grenache Blend
Domaine Tempier
Bandol Rouge Mourvedre Blend 2008
Initial notes of soot and caramel. A lovely cool palate with Dry powdery tannins to finish off. If not 100% Mourvèdre it must be close to it. From the warm Mediterranean coast in Bandol. After nearly 3 hours in the decanter the Wine elicited aromas of Lavender and Thyme with hints of raisin. Loved it. — 4 days ago
Gaec Henri Bonneau et Fils
Les Rouliers Vin de Table de France Grenache Blend
Вначале в носе сквозит легкая молочка, но потом она быстро развеивается. В аромате и вкусе вступают спелая слива, мятая ежевика, красные апельсины, кожа, табак, солод, кофейная гуща, сухая кора, мягкие специи. Плюшевое тело с достаточной кислотностью и шероховатыми, но не резкими танинами. Корректная бочка и удачно замаскированный, однако ощутимый в структуре алкоголь дают тёплый тембр. Спело и чуть уваренно, при этом в меру напряжённо и глубоко. Со временем расправляет плечи. — 21 days ago
Mas Estela
Vinya Selva de Mar Empordà Garnacha Blend 2006
Don’t know how much longer this wine has: 2006 showing its age with nose of secondary notes of saddle leather, Earth, soil, forest floor, barnyard and spices. Nice mouthfeel but the tannins were a little tired, brick on edges of glass with truncated finish. Big glycerin quality - hi alcohol. Great to see wines from this DO become more popular — 19 hours ago
Donkey and Goat
Isabel's Cuvée Gibson Ranch Grenache Rosé 2017
JL tasting 5/8/18. ABV 11.8. $25. Good balanced nose with minerals, acids and strawberries and citrus fruits. Great lively biting palate and long complex finish. Fresh and lively. Color very light strawberry. Grenache Gris. Field blend. Kids foot stomped! Stainless steel tank. Natural fermentation. — 15 days ago
Cartoixa de Montsalvat
Montclàss Priorat Grenache Blend 2013
2013 vintage. Already developed some tertiary notes of dried mushroom and leather. Huge structure and high alcohol. Quite tannic but balanced overall. — 10 days ago
M. Christopher Roebuck
14 year Priorat...
2004 was a stellar year but supposedly this is past peak. It probably is... as it feels "heavy". But, I should start with the good.
The nose has evolved from very smelly feet on open, through damp basement, to smoky socks. On the palate, some currant leaning raisin suggesting it is the indeed overdue.
It was a little laborious to drink. Big alc still and some tannins still there (good). Overall, I will not push my luck this long again on Priorat. Worth the 48 bucks though!
91+ points
PS wife disagrees and puts it at 8/10 which is high on her scale. — 13 days ago