So let's talk about a wine I really like. Oh yeah, you know it's the Rhone Valley going on here. After the icky sticky Chardonnay I just posted about, I needed to up the ante. I first had this bottle a few weeks ago, when my mom first met "my guy." Yes, that just happened. I guess it's serious. Anyway, they met over a really delightful bottle of wine.
This guy has an interesting nose. It's all at once bitter and smooth. It's got that strong tobacco scent, though you can really sense its balance. When it goes down your throat, it's very warming and smooth. It's got soft tannins that really just suck you in. Yum. Yay Mom. Way to pick an inviting wine for the occasion.
Technical Info:
Varietal: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan (super French, no?)
Alcohol: 12%
Origin: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Price: ~$15 at Whole Foods Market and other grocery stores.
Rachel's Grade: B+ Now this is a good wine, don't get me wrong. I should probably be more generous with this rating, but I really just can't take it up that notch. This guy got really great ratings from Robert Parker and the press when it came out, but I can't quite back them up. It's solidly good, but not good enough. I've had better $15 bottles, especially from Spain and Italy.
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