Comments on: Grenache, the ultimate back-up player, breaks out http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/ wine talk that goes down easy Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:57:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Winestore http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/comment-page-1/#comment-27375 Winestore Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:32:21 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/#comment-27375 I just wanted to mention that we sell the Gilles Troullier, l’Esprit du Temps at our store (Winestore) in Charlotte, North Carolina for $45 (lowest price in the country). We also carry the Gilles Troullier, Boreal (which is 100% Syrah) for $55 (lowest price in the country). We do ship so you can visit us on the web @ http://www.winestore-online or call 704-442-4024 to order. Cheers, Matthew Hartley I just wanted to mention that we sell the Gilles Troullier, l’Esprit du Temps at our store (Winestore) in Charlotte, North Carolina for $45 (lowest price in the country). We also carry the Gilles Troullier, Boreal (which is 100% Syrah) for $55 (lowest price in the country).

We do ship so you can visit us on the web @ http://www.winestore-online or call 704-442-4024 to order.

Cheers,
Matthew Hartley

]]> By: Fred McTaggart http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/comment-page-1/#comment-27125 Fred McTaggart Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:15:37 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/#comment-27125 As for prices above: Grand Tinel: $20 to $25, Sainte Anne CDR ($8 to $10), CDR Villages ($10 to $12), Notre Dame des Cellettes ($14 to $16). As for prices above: Grand Tinel: $20 to $25, Sainte Anne CDR ($8 to $10), CDR Villages ($10 to $12), Notre Dame des Cellettes ($14 to $16).

]]> By: Fred McTaggart http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/comment-page-1/#comment-27123 Fred McTaggart Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:13:18 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/#comment-27123 While I'm sure the $65 wine is top notch, I would never pay that when there are so many excellent Grenache-based wines for much less. My favorites: Domaine Grand Tinel Chateauneuf du Pape (high percentage of Grenache, the 1990 is drinking quite nicely) Domaine Sainte Anne CDR and CDR Villages (mix of Grenache and Syrah from 20 to 30 year old vines) and Notre Dame des Cellettes (30 to 50 year old vines harvested by hand bunch by bunch) No new oak for any of these wines. While I’m sure the $65 wine is top notch, I would never pay that when there are so many excellent Grenache-based wines for much less.

My favorites:
Domaine Grand Tinel Chateauneuf du Pape (high percentage of Grenache, the 1990 is drinking quite nicely)

Domaine Sainte Anne CDR and CDR Villages (mix of Grenache and Syrah from 20 to 30 year old vines) and Notre Dame des Cellettes (30 to 50 year old vines harvested by hand bunch by bunch)

No new oak for any of these wines.

]]> By: Brooklynguy http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/comment-page-1/#comment-27085 Brooklynguy Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:27:41 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/#comment-27085 Aiy yai yai - I cannot believe I missed this. That white Priorat sounds dreamy. Aiy yai yai - I cannot believe I missed this. That white Priorat sounds dreamy.

]]> By: Pat Savoie http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/comment-page-1/#comment-27073 Pat Savoie Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:26:26 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/#comment-27073 Tyler: I have seen various references to grape varieties that are the "most widely planted worldwide" so I checked the SOURCE -- Jancis Robinsons Oxford Companion to Wine 2006. Airen (a white Spanish grape) is the number #1 variety, then Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache. Tyler: I have seen various references to grape varieties that are the “most widely planted worldwide” so I checked the SOURCE — Jancis Robinsons Oxford Companion to Wine 2006. Airen (a white Spanish grape) is the number #1 variety, then Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache.

]]> By: Fred McTaggart http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/comment-page-1/#comment-27051 Fred McTaggart Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:55:29 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/16/grenache-the-ultimate-back-up-player-breaks-out/#comment-27051 Good report. I have been drinking wine seriously for about 35 years, and over the past 10 to 15 years Grenache-based wines have become my favorites both for every day drinking and special occasions. Nearly every Australian example of Grenache has been very disappointing--probably because they are from prolific vines under 25 years of age and have been over-oaked. I prefer Grenache without any oak, and yes it can age very well. Although Grenache tends to oxidize rather quickly, it can still develop some lovely complex aromas and flavors. Even a simple Cotes du Rhone usually comes from vines older than 25 years and yields are relatively low by international standards--although that may be changing as American wine writers and importers are having an influence. Good report. I have been drinking wine seriously for about 35 years, and over the past 10 to 15 years Grenache-based wines have become my favorites both for every day drinking and special occasions. Nearly every Australian example of Grenache has been very disappointing–probably because they are from prolific vines under 25 years of age and have been over-oaked. I prefer Grenache without any oak, and yes it can age very well. Although Grenache tends to oxidize rather quickly, it can still develop some lovely complex aromas and flavors. Even a simple Cotes du Rhone usually comes from vines older than 25 years and yields are relatively low by international standards–although that may be changing as American wine writers and importers are having an influence.

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