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Back to the Rhône’s Future

By Claudia Angelillo

The Rhône holds a large piece of my heart for one big, unctuous reason: the Viognier grape. She’s the first white grape I ever loved. Viognier braved...

May 29, 2015 in Commentary
Grenache - The Next Pinot Noir?

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Hindsight of course is 20/20, and looking back at the surge of popularity that Pinot Noir experienced over the past decade one can see some of the factors...

August 8, 2013 in Wine Varieties
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Great Blends of Australia

By Caroline Henry

Down under, the traditional Southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre is commonly known by the name GSM (or SGM)—based on the Australian...

February 12, 2013 in Wine Reviews
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Tasting Beaucastel

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Sometimes the wine gods conspire against you. I actually knew something like this was coming. Things had been going too well for too long. I recently thought...

February 7, 2013 in Wine Reviews
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Considering Rhone Blends

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, we know more about these grapes than we might be aware of! Cotes du Rhone, Rhone rangers, and of course the GSM blends from...

January 15, 2013 in Wine Varieties
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Guide to Rhone Blends

By Gregory Dal Piaz

I’ve been tasting a few Rhone style blends of as of late, and am looking forward to a small vertical of Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape covering the...

January 14, 2013 in Wine Varieties
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Top 10 Grenache Producers-Value Wines

By Gregory Dal Piaz

I started building this list week, when I felt compelled to segment my Top 10 Grenache Producers list because I simply could not trim the list to 10 without...

May 15, 2012 in Wine Regions
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Destination: Grenache

By Gregory Dal Piaz

When I think of getting up and going somewhere to experience Grenache, France jumps to mind first. Where else but along that arc of La Belle France that...

May 14, 2012 in Wine Regions
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Pairing with Grenache

By Eric Guido

I often think of Grenache as an easy pleaser. If I’m on the way out the door to go to a party or need to pull that bottle for a friend who has asked for...

May 11, 2012 in Wine & Food
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Top 10 Grenache Producers-Top Wines

By Gregory Dal Piaz

These top 10 producer lists are always a challenge. The challenge is not finding 10 producers, but rather whittling down a list to 10 and settling on the...

May 10, 2012 in Winery Profiles
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Grenache Tasting Notes

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Grenache is one of the wine world’s great chameleons. Not only does it successfully change character from place to place, but it seems to change from...

May 8, 2012 in Wine Reviews
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Top Wine Values of 2011

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Every year, wine reviewers try to anoint their top ‘fill in a number here’ wines.You know, those lists that make a wine’s original value triple in...

January 11, 2012 in Wine Reviews
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Grenache Wine Reviews

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Yesterday, I looked at potential Syrah gift wines. It only makes sense to take a look at the Rhone's other gift wine, Grenache. Where Syrah can be difficult,...

December 13, 2011 in Wine Reviews
Grenache and Grenache-based Blends

Today, I'm continuing on my quest to find really great wines under $12. One interesting fact that just can't be ignored is that there are some places on...

December 9, 2011 in Wine Reviews
California's Best Grapes

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Want to know what I really drink when it comes to domestic wines? The truth is a little bit of everything, but I really do love my Zins and Petite Sirahs....

October 21, 2011 in Wine Reviews
7 Great Rhone Valley Wines

By Gregory Dal Piaz

The Rhone is a paradoxical place when it comes to wine. Pretty much dominated by Grenache-based blends, you’ll find they’re priced from mere dollars a...

October 5, 2011 in Wine Reviews
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Best Grenache Roses

By Gregory Dal Piaz

So I’ve been talking about Grenache this week, and while I’ve found some lovely wines that I truly enjoyed, I simply don’t get very excited about most...

August 18, 2011 in Wine Reviews
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5 Great Grenache Blends

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Writing about Grenache got me thinking I ought to taste some; so I rounded up some representative samples of both the reds and the rosés to try. Today, I'm...

August 16, 2011 in Wine Reviews
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About Grenache

By Gregory Dal Piaz

The world is awash with familiar grapes that define wines, just think of Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. But what happens when a grape...

August 16, 2011 in Wine Varieties
Garnacha Wines

By Gregory Dal Piaz

It’s just Grenache in Spanish and you know what, that might be its mother tongue. What on earth am I talking about? Just that world traveler known as...

June 16, 2011 in Wine Reviews
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