Mammouth Grenache

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Ming L
9.1

Aromas of strawberry, pomelo, watermelon, rose petal, sea breeze, and hint of thyme. The palate adds additional red berries, citrus, and faint earthy notes. Medium body that is nicely textured. Fresh yet round acidity. There is off-dry sensation on the otherwise slightly savory medium finish.

Lovely but pricy rose.
— 7 days ago

Jamie, Tom and 6 others liked this
Somm David T

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I would say in many cases, the gold standard for Provence rosés. A property my wife & I visited in 2015.
Ming L

Ming L

That must be a great visit @Somm David T ! What do you think of Domaine Ott?
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Solid producer.

M. Chapoutier

Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Grenache-Syrah Blend

2024 vintage.
Grenache and Syrah blend.
Bright ruby colour.
Medium bodied, spicy, lively and juicy.
Plums, cherries, raspberries and currants with a woodsy, slightly earthy and a white pepper finish.
— a month ago

Bob and Tom liked this

Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2001

This is more youthful than the 2004, yet it also shows more merde than that other Chateauneuf, medium-long finish, I marginally prefer the 2004. — a month ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Merde? Ca n’est pas bon, n’est pas?
Doug Powers

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@Tom Casagrande, sorry, I didn’t notice the Delectable software thought this was a white CdP rather than the red CdP — corrected!!

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clairette Blend 2017

Medium straw yellow . Quite rich on the nose , some toasty notes with some wax and yellow fruits , citrus peel, vanilla . On the palate this is all about the texture , quite round but enough balance , blanched almonds , peach. Waxy notes . Good length . Drink now and over the next few years , in a perfect place . — a day ago

Tom, Shay and 4 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

vintage 2013 | Awesome. Cinnamon. Truffle. Elegance and refinement. — 22 days ago

Brian, Doug and 17 others liked this

Alvaro Palacios

Camins del Priorat Grenache Blend 2023

A charming wine from a very good producer. Blend of Carignan, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Concentrated and bitterly herbaceous upon opening. Thyme and sage, cherries, hibiscus, licorice, and orange peel. Whew, a mouthful!
Update: 4 hours later this wine is calm and harmonious.
Listening to Mazzy Star
— a month ago

Daniel, Joel and 33 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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I’m a Priorat fan, but haven’t had this one yet.
Dave

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Me too, and me either until now. Palacios makes a Mencia called "Petalos" that I enjoy whenever I can. @Tom Casagrande

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2008

Jeremy Shanker
9.7

A baby but so good — 3 days ago

Jay, Juan and 4 others liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2023

Lots going on with this wine. Progression from light to dark fruit to tart, slightly sour finish. Dried cherry, forest floor, acidic. — 13 days ago

Laura liked this

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Patelin de Tablas Blanc White Blend 2024

John Howard
9.1

Nice. These guys make elegant wines for Paso. — a month ago

Paul, Dave and 15 others liked this
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Hahah y’all are cray!