Category Archives: Grenache

Tim Adams “The Fergus” 2007

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Lincoln

We used to have a dog called Fergus, which is kind of apposite because this looks like one of his breakfasts: a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mataro. Three classic blends in one. A cheapie from Dans … Continue reading →

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Rockford “Moppa Springs” Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2006

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Lincoln

Fresh off the truck. Not sure if this is fair, but I do enjoy a good Barossa red. And believe me, I did want to like this one. And with that you should be able to see some black clouds … Continue reading →

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Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Lincoln

I had a bottle of this a couple of years ago, and either the wine has changed or I have. Probably both. A bit of lift on a nose dominated by jammy fruits and cherry confit, with a touch of … Continue reading →

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Château de Saint Cosme “Valbelle” Gigondas 2003

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

Raisins, plums, olives, black pepper and warm spice lead through to sweet fruits, raspberries and light plums, blackberries and liquorice, sweet spices and some minerals, with a almost syrupy character. Some warmth on the finish, but its cuddly rather than … Continue reading →

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Roda Reserva 2002

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Lincoln

A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. A complex and intriguing nose, showing red fruits with a touch of mulberries, earth, pretty aromatics like rose petals, and spices like mace, with mushrooms, malt and roasted nuts. A lot going on. … Continue reading →

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Capçanes Mas Donis Montsant 2003

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Lincoln

This one slipped through the net; I don’t think it really is a cellaring wine. But it wasn’t undrinkable, so I am lucky. In the glass, there was some browning. A rustic nose, rough raspberries, stones, gravel and a touch … Continue reading →

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Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Olivets” 2003

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Lincoln

I’ve had two bottles of this wine this week with fairly consistent results; the second was a smidge better, but only a smidge. Pleasant aromas of river stones and stewed berries, raspberries and black cherries, summery spices, moss and some … Continue reading →

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Domaine Santa Duc Côtes du Rhône Les Quatre Terres 2001

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Lincoln

Last bottle. Still a good red in colour. Red fruits and aromas from the barnyard, with raspberries and cinnamon, a touch of herbs and varnish. On the palate, raspberries and river stones, dried herbs and a bit of the farmyardy … Continue reading →

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Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues 1999

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Lincoln

I got a few bottles of this wine from the Langton’s Wine Exchange in 2004 for $35 per bottle. Seemed like a good price at the time. I remember trying it when it arrived and it was a real bruiser … Continue reading →

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Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas 1999

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Lincoln

Red in colour, but with a brownish tinge. A mature nose, leather, pepper, dark cherries, plums, dried herbs and dried spices, with just a touch of alcohol lift. On the palate, red fruits, dried herbs and an earthy savouriness, with … Continue reading →

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