Fruit for this wine was sourced from the Bokides Vineyard in Lodi. It’s nearly opaque violet color with black cherry liqueur, blackberry,violets, savory dried herbs, and a bit of smoked meat. On the palate it’s full-bodied, structured and fresh with a very appealing mouthfeel. It shows ample black cherry liqueur, mulberry, red cherry, ripe blackberry,…
Tag: Mourvèdre
At Last! A Provencal Rouge – 2006 Domaine La Bastide Blanche Bandol #Winophiles
I’m a huge fan of the Mourvedre grape variety and this Bandol drinks well above its price point. Bravo! Have you ever had a wine on your “To Taste” list, but you never seemed to get around to it? Such was the case for me. So, when I found out that the theme for this…
Arizona Rising: A Taste of Aridus Wine Company
My wife and I visited Arizona a couple of years ago for her birthday. We visited the Grand Canyon (it was her first time!), went hiking in Sedona, and of course did some wine tasting. I came away from the wine tasting experience so impressed with the quality of wines in Arizona, that it was my…
2014 Domaine L’Ostal Cazes “Grand Vin” #Winophiles
This month, the French Winophiles are making a virtual trip to the Languedoc-Roussillion region of France (which is now part of a newly formed region called the “Occitanie” – more on that later). I’ve chosen a wine from Minervois La Livinière appellation – the 2014 Domaine L’Ostal Cazes “Grand Vin” and pairing it with vegan…
Wine of the Day: 2014 Tercero Mourvedre Rosé Vogelzang Vineyard
2014 Tercero Mourvedre Rosé Vogelzang Vineyard – The wine has held up beautifully…It’s taken on a savory element that I adore and wish I found in more Rosé wines! Fruit for this wine was sourced from the biodynamically farmed Vogelzang Vineyard in the Happy Canyon AVA, east of the the city of Los Olivos. The grapes…
Wine Of The Day; 2016 Ridge Rosé Lytton Estate
2016 Ridge Rosé Lytton Estate…harmonious with racy acidity and ripe strawberry, raspberry, subtle Meyer lemon, nuanced spice and a hint of apricot flavors and a lingering savory finish Ridge Vineyards is relatively new to the trend that is rosé (though they did make a White Zinfandel in the 70s!) in the US. According to cellar tracker…
Wine of the Week; 2010 Stage Left Cellars – The Emcee
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. My Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Stage Left Cellars – The Emcee. The Winery Stage Left Cellars is an urban winery located in Oakland, California not too far from Jack London Square. By urban…
Wine of the Week; 2010 Tercero Verbiage
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Tercero Verbiage. The Winery Tercero Vineyards is located in Los Olivos, California. Larry Schaffer is the owner/winemaker. Schaffer left a successful career in…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2013 Tercero Mourvedre Rosé
Rosé season is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders for $20 or less! This week’s rosé is the 2013 Tercero Mourvedre Rosé. The Winery…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2013 Charles & Charles Syrah Rosé
It’s April and for me that means, it’s the unofficial opening of Rosé season (truth be told it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round)! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2013 Charles & Charles Syrah…