Northern Rhône Wine

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  November 2009

  Robert Michel Cornas la Geynale 2000

  Snoothrank: Starting at $53^.38

  Very tobacco-y on the nose. The first sip was a big surprise - huge fruit! Ripe cherries and apples with a hint black berry. The tobacco nose follows through, providing a very nice balance to the giant fruit. Excellent structure and balance. The finish is clean, leaving you... Read moreVery tobacco-y on the nose. The first sip was a big surprise - huge fruit! Ripe cherries and apples with a hint black berry. The tobacco nose follows through, providing a very nice balance to the giant fruit. Excellent structure and balance. The finish is clean, leaving you wanting more.    (hide)

  Wine review by taraine

  
  
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  November 2009

  Robert Michel Cornas la Geynale 2000

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  No written review

  Wine review by taraine

  
  

• November 2009

  Another event in Northern California Wine Country! This weekend (Nov. 20 - 21) the wineries of the Carneros Region (Sonoma & Napa) are holding their annual Holiday in Carneros. I have never been to this event but there are a number of my favourite wineries participating: - Anaba -... Read moreAnother event in Northern California Wine Country! This weekend (Nov. 20 - 21) the wineries of the Carneros Region (Sonoma & Napa) are holding their annual Holiday in Carneros. I have never been to this event but there are a number of my favourite wineries participating: - Anaba - New winery doing Rhone Blends - Enkidu Wines - New winery with some very good Pinots - Parmalee-Hill Wines - Some great Syrahs - Tin Barn Vineyards - Solid lineup of Sauv Blanc, Zin and Cabs - Truchard Vineyards - one of my favourite small Napa Producers Tickets are are $40 and includes a souvenir glass. Here is a blurb from the website: "Holiday in Carneros is an exciting winery open house event featuring more than 20 wineries in Carneros. Each will open its doors and invite visitors to join in on a variety of activities. Wineries may feature food and wine pairings, live music, art or craft shows, special tastings (such as barrel, reserve, library, new release), discounts or special pricing, family activities and more." Find out more at this link: http://www.carneroswineries.org/events/index.htm    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Holiday in Carneros! by HondaJohn

  
  
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  November 2009

  Bernard Burgaud Cote-Rotie 2005

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  A great example of Northern Rhone Syrah with dried and lightly smoked meats, black pepper, wild blackberries, and a light saline, iron/earthy element. A meal in a glass showing power & grace!

  Wine review by grapelab

  
  
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  November 2009

  Monier de la Sizeranne Hermitage R M. Chapoutier 8 2007

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  Wine review by Andrij

  
  
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  November 2009

  Jean-Michel Gerin Cote-Rotie Champin le Seigneur 2005

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  On the nose.. Wet forest with some subtle gamey meat mix with dense fruit and spice. Opulent, full bodied and tightly wound in the mouth with the lingering of pepperiness on the pallate through a long finish.

  Wine review by jameshull

  
  
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  November 2009

  Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas les Ruchets 2006

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  Wine review by bassetjj

  
  

• October 2009

  Pairing Roast Turkey and Syrah By Forming a Flavor Bridge ... youth it exhibits typical Northern Rhone Syrah notes of grilled meats, red plum fruits and floral tones. With age the fruit melds into the background and  reveals layers of spice, earth, leather,... Read more Pairing Roast Turkey and Syrah By Forming a Flavor Bridge ... youth it exhibits typical Northern Rhone Syrah notes of grilled meats, red plum fruits and floral tones. With age the fruit melds into the background and  reveals layers of spice, earth, leather, and of course bacon fat and black olives. Roasted Turkey and Root Vegetables with the Essense of Syrah By: Gregory Dal Piaz This is a simple, one dish meal that combines roasted root vegetables with Turkey thighs. It's a recipe that would work well with gamy meats like Duck and Wild Boar as well, since it is formulated to work particularly well with Syrah. If you are not serving Syrah, fear not. This recipe works well with almost any dry wine, white or red. I have used virtually the same recipe, substituting Chicken and Pinot Gris for the Turkey and Syrah, with great results. To download a printable PDF file of this recipe please follow this link. Roasted Turkey Thighs with Aromatic Root Vegetables. Ingredients 3 pounds of Turkey Thighs, about 4 pieces in my case 1 lb Parsnips, sliced on the bias into ½ inch coins1 lb Carrots, sliced on the bias into ½ coins1 lb Rutabaga, quartered and sliced into ½ inch slices10 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme leaves 1 tablespoon Minced fresh Rosemary 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ lb thick sliced bacon, cut into ¼ inch strips 1 cup wine (I used Syrah) 24 Moroccan cured black olives, halved Technique Preheat oven to 475 °F with rack in middle. Blend together the olive oil, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. In a roasted pan toss the vegetables with the oil mixture and spread the vegetables out into an even layer. Layer the Turkey thighs, skin side up, over the vegetables. Put the roasting pan into the oven. After 20 minutes remove the pan and add the bacon to the vegetable mixture tossing to combine., and keeping the Turkey thighs skin side up on top. Replace the pan in the oven and reduce heat to 350 °F. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, then remove pan from oven and add the wine and the olives to the vegetable mixture, tossing thoroughly to combine. Return to the oven and bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Once the turkey thighs are cooked through (165 on an instant read thermometer) remove the pan and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Plate each Turkey thigh than add some of the vegetables as an accompaniment and drizzle the juices over the thigh to complete the plate.    (hide)

  From the article An Autumn dish of Turkey and Root Vegetables with Syrah

  
  

• October 2009

  You can also look to prosecco from northern Italy, and some of the better sparkling wines from Napa and Sonoma (e.g. Schramsberg, Iron Horse and the French operations like Domaine Chandon and Mumms Napa) for (somewhat) cheaper alternatives to champagne prices. You'll be wanting their... Read moreYou can also look to prosecco from northern Italy, and some of the better sparkling wines from Napa and Sonoma (e.g. Schramsberg, Iron Horse and the French operations like Domaine Chandon and Mumms Napa) for (somewhat) cheaper alternatives to champagne prices. You'll be wanting their Brut, not cremant, offerings, of course. ;-) For rosé you might try those from Tavel and some of the others being made in the southern Rhone area. Also, check out those from the Loire, though you'll need to watch for the dryer ones. I just had a 2008 Vacheron Sancerre Rosé that was the perfect autumn rosé, with cranberries and cinammon yet a very pinot-noirish mouthfeel like a wellmade Burgundy. Medium-bodied yet quite fresh. Hey, it even has some of that 'mineral' flavor that we all love to talk about! My guess is that this is a rosé that will age for a bit, too. You should also check out rosatos from Italy or Italian varietals (such as sangiovese from California or the Pacific Northwest). As Greg so rightly points out, stay away from white zinfandels, for peace of mind and health of palate and soul... ;-)    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Very dry white wines by dmcker

  
  

• October 2009

  Hi, does anyone know of any northern Rhone Syrah-Viognier blends? many thanks cheers

  Forum post in the topic Northen Rhone Syrah-Viognier... by Charles Emilio

  
  

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