In Sicily: Etna trek
Sicily vineyard tour day 1: Etna trek, clashing with lava, and enjoying a good Grenache.
Tag Archives: Grenache
Massaya reds
Three Lebanese reds from Massaya – intense, distinctive and delicious.
Rhône tightrope
Two wines from the Rhone, both powerful and very ripe… yet balanced and utterly convincing.
Jaboulet upswing
After a period of poor performance the Rhône house of Jaboulet is going from strength to strength.
Réméjeanne Arbousiers 2004
Can’t get enough Côtes du Rhône at the moment. It’s become my favourite red wine. Today, a succulent example from overperforming Domaine La Réméjeanne.
La Monardière Vacqueyras 2005
I’ve grown into something of a Southern Rhône addict. This 2005 Vacqueyras from Domaine La Monardière is hitting all the right notes for me.
Marcel Richaud Cairanne 2000
One of those days when everything just goes fine. Including this stunning bottle of 11-year-old Côtes du Rhône. Worth three times its price.
High-alcohol bliss
Please drink more Banyuls! Vinous France’s best-kept secret: affordable, flexible and delicious.
Gourt de Mautens 2006
I’ve long wanted to taste a wine from this estate, but somehow it has always eluded me. Finally I got hold of a bottle. Expectations were high. It’s an excellent wine but I don’t like it.
