D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend

Way too ripe for what I was expecting. Not typical of the region.

Gobs of great fruit. Hot at open, then balanced after one hour. Dark flavor profile. Tanins are a little rough, but still very beautiful and enjoyable.

Way too ripe and extracted. Very un-French

A good everyday wine. Lush and rich

This is a big, bold wine. On the nose, blackcurrant and blueberries take a lot of leather, tobacco, allspice and licorice along for the ride. The palate is rich with blackberries and plums, with savory aspects equally forceful. The tannins are somewhat stiff, but would be welcome with a big, fatty steak on the plate. A zippy acidity embraces the wine’s minerality, providing a lip-smacking refreshment.

An Orin Swift Adventure in France. Not surprisingly new world. But surprisingly elegant and subdued. A nice medium weight of Grenache that was well balanced.

I call this wine an american muscle car made in France, big black fruit, a lot of alcohol...Just what I need for Chicago winter:). It tastes much better after it's been decanted for a while.

Another way, way, way over-the-top fruit bomb from our dear friends at Orin Swift. A dark, brooding, black wine with a big chocolate nose and huge sweet fruit with tons and tons of alcohol and a spicy finish. The fruit character is like a very ripe Garnacha from Spain.

Alcoholic and porty. A LOT of wine. Good but pricy.

Jammy