Penya
Rouge Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend
Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Some confusion on identifying this. To be clear, this bottle is 52% Grenache 36% Carignan 12% Syrah. Fascinating nose of dried black cherry, smoky leather, and sultry lavender spice. Reserved palate that leans slightly towards acid. Center stage is taken by hairy tannins and a deep rich nuanced back palate and finish. Black spice and fruit, like cherries, a vanilla bean and a pip of star anise dried in a brick oven and set next to a steely leather saddle. Kudos to the blend here: each varietal speaks distinctly, and together they make a bottle with nuance WAY above its $12 price tag. If you like bone dry Syrah-ish reds, you owe yourself a bottle of this.
Some confusion on identifying this. To be clear, this bottle is 52% Grenache 36% Carignan 12% Syrah. Fascinating nose of dried black cherry, smoky leather, and sultry lavender spice. Reserved palate that leans slightly towards acid. Center stage is taken by hairy tannins and a deep rich nuanced back palate and finish. Black spice and fruit, like cherries, a vanilla bean and a pip of star anise dried in a brick oven and set next to a steely leather saddle. Kudos to the blend here: each varietal speaks distinctly, and together they make a bottle with nuance WAY above its $12 price tag. If you like bone dry Syrah-ish reds, you owe yourself a bottle of this.
Jun 25th, 2016This would pair well with many dishes: rice, tomatoes, pasta, spice, even fish. Balanced - not too dry, not too fruity. Definitely would drink again!
This would pair well with many dishes: rice, tomatoes, pasta, spice, even fish. Balanced - not too dry, not too fruity. Definitely would drink again!
Mar 21st, 2016
Excellent. Peppery cherry balance or tannins.
Excellent. Peppery cherry balance or tannins.
Dec 13th, 2015
Decent red blend. Another Sunday Wine Steals surprise. Smooth with a little bite at the finish.
Decent red blend. Another Sunday Wine Steals surprise. Smooth with a little bite at the finish.
Oct 24th, 201510 bucks tastes like a 20 buck bottle, great value!
10 bucks tastes like a 20 buck bottle, great value!
Aug 23rd, 2015