Grenache Gris

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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— 3 days ago

Scott@Mister, Ira and 13 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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Congrats Daniel! Fine experience.
Paul K

Paul K

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

Daniel M

@Paul K thank you, Sir !

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clairette Blend 2004

We’ve been saving this 2004 for a special occasion. It was worth it. Smooth and a wonderful pairing with a Christmas Eve roast. — 6 hours ago

Domaine Charvin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2001

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

In an awkward spot. Revisit in 5 — 23 days ago

Severn, Rob and 2 others liked this

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. — a month 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. — 17 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Domaine de Fontsainte

Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2022

Delightful! Bright and light strawberry, lemon, and rosebud. Great opening bottle. — a month ago

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. — 16 days ago

Ted, Joe and 3 others liked this

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! — 24 days ago

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