Tag Archives: Chateauneuf du Pape

Ogier Clos de L’Oratoire Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, France.

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Grapes 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault   Facts It’s been a little-while since I last had/reviewed a bottle of CdP (what the cool kids call it…or at least…what I call it). Chateauneuf-du-Pape isn’t for everyone – … Continue reading

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Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape Paired with Pale Ale Beef Stew.

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This isn’t exactly seasonally-inspired cuisine (since this is very much a winter-esque dish), but I’m not running a restaurant here, so get over it! :) Seriously though, a great amount of thought goes into these pairings (and indeed everything I … Continue reading

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Perrin & Fils “Les Sinards”Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France, 2007

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  Grape 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre   Facts I do have to say, I’ve always had an affinity for Chateauneuf-du-Pape, even before I started really getting into wine. Maybe it’s because, for some reason,  I deemed it to … Continue reading

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Domaine Carobelle Gigondas 2009

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Grapes 80% Grenache 15% Syrah 5% Cinsault I have a special little place in my heart for Gigondas, it was one of the first bottles that really got me into the world of wine. The name Gigondas [jhee-gon-dahs] comes from … Continue reading

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Top 10 Songs About Wine.

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There are countless numbers of songwriters who’ve also been inspired by wine, but writing songs about wine isn’t a new phenomena. The "Charles Heidsieck Waltz" was an orchestral piece composed by Paul Mestrozzi which debuted in 1895! Below are my … Continue reading

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Stressing the Vines

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Grape vines are stressed in several ways. Poor soil, lack of water, and pruning are among the most important. So why treat the vines so badly? Why not give them everything they want? Common sense would suggest that happy vines … Continue reading

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