Category Archives: Grenache

Chateau du Trignon Gigondas 2004

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Lincoln

A big nose. Meaty and earthy, black fruits, new leather with a touch acetone. The palate showed black liquorice, black fruits, strong minerals, chewy tannins and some slippery cinnamon spice. Still very young. With time, the nose went a big … Continue reading →

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Clos Montirius Vacqueyras 2000

Posted on September 16, 2009 by admin

The purge continues. Just found a bottle of this that was purchased about 5 years ago. Still a good red in colour. Quite a stinky nose, and it didn’t clean up with time in the glass. Red cherries and herbs, … Continue reading →

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La Bastide Saint Dominique Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Lincoln

I am afraid of this wine. It was a bruiser last time I had it, but it was time to confront my demons, so to speak. The first thing to be noted is that the colour is now a dullish … Continue reading →

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Granrojo Garnacha 2006

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Lincoln

I bought this as a taster a few years ago; time to try it. Plums and spice, minerals and river stones, mixed with a touch of black pepper. A simple palate: raspberries and plums, with a sprinkle of spice and … Continue reading →

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Telmo Rodriguez Pegaso Barrancos de Pizarra 2001

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Lincoln

If you only like positive and uplifting reviews, then look away now. Like removing a band-aid, I will try to keep this short. A bright red in colour, but an almost vicious nose: pine resin, acetone and old leather. A … Continue reading →

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Boireann Grenache 2008

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Lincoln

Initially, showed a touch of garrigue, blackberries, dried herbs, black peppercorns and toasted nuts. The palate showed bright berries, cinnamon quill, dried herbs and dried spices, raspberry cordial and red plums. Then it completely changed, and for the next couple … Continue reading →

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Tim Adams “Fergus” Grenache 2005

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Lincoln

Again, a confected nose, with liquorice and caramel allsorts, cherry fruits, warm spices, blueberries and cinnamon. There are also sweet fruits on the palate, cuddly, with Christmas spices, and a warming finish. Pleasant tannins. Overnight it held its line, broadening … Continue reading →

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Teusner “Avatar” 2006

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Lincoln

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mataro and 10% Shiraz. Aged in seasoned oak. A terrific nose, showing warm spices and black fruits, blackberries and ripe mulberries, with a touch of earth. The palate is juicy, with mulberries and plums, … Continue reading →

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Féraud-Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Lincoln

Made by Andre Brunel of Les Cailloux and Laurence Feraud of Pegau. A blend of 80% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre and 8% of Cinsault and Vaccarese. The average age of the vines is 40 years. Mossy stones and pureed tomatoes, cherries … Continue reading →

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Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 1999

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Lincoln

One from the cellar, and originally from the auction I think. And it was cheap, well cheap for a Southern Rhone. A stinky nose, which does happen quite often with some Rhones but this didn’t dissipate, that was combined with … Continue reading →

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