Tag Archives: Carignan

Domaine Juliette Avril, Cotes du Ventoux, France.

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Kris

Grapes Grenache, Syrah, Carignan   Facts If you’re looking to slowly step into France, but aren’t sure where to start, wines from Ventoux might be right up your alley! I speak to a great number of people who tell me … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Spiced Lamb Chops Paired with La Griveliere Cotes du Rhone 2010.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kris

Ever since receiving a set of insanely expensive Laguiole steak knives for Christmas, I’ve been dying to test them out. Truth-be-told, when I unwrapped the small rectangler box on Dec 25th, my heart dropped into my shoes when I saw … Continue reading →

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The Police “Synchronicity” Red Wine Blend, Mendocino, California.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Kris

Grapes Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Viognier (probably in that order, %’s unknown). The term “Synchronicity” refers to a “meaningful mix of seemingly unrelated events resulting in a significant sum”, which was the inspiration for this red wine … Continue reading →

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Can Blau 2008 from Montsant, Spain.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Kris

Grapes Mazuelo 40%, Syrah 40%  Garnacha 20% Facts I’ve been on a bit of a Jorge Ordonez (the importer of this wine) kick lately! As the “bringer-inner” (I just made up that term) of some of the best Spanish wines … Continue reading →

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Three Vines Old Vines Field Blend, Contra Costa – California

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Kris

Wine: Three Wine Company, Old Vines Field Blend Place: Contra Costa, California Grapes: Zinfandel, Carignane, Mataro, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, and Black Malvoisie Retail: Around $18  

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