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(aka. Cinsaut, Hermitage)

Despite Cinsault’s popular use as an obliging workhorse grape in the hot, dry regions of France and in other Mediterranean countries, it hasn’t caught on as a variety in California’s bulk-wine regions. read more...Total U.S. plantings are minimal, and are primarily by those producers fittingly described as ‘Rhone Rangers’ This variety is almost never seen as a single varietal wine, except in South Africa. In ‘Capeland’ it has been extensively planted and was erroneously called 'Hermitage' until the 1970s. It rarely is the dominant grape in a wine, even in southern French regions. Here it is best known as one of the supporting cast for noble varieties, such as Syrah and Mourvèdre, and semi-noble varieties, such as Grenache. In these wines, Cinsault contributes a soft, but meaty texture.

Your name can be found on playbills from some
of the finest Red Rhone ensembles. Cinsault, you
are like a member of a symphony, an instrument
with soul and flesh, helping to bring the opus
into perfect harmony. But one would be hard
pressed to see you as a solo act. As a session
player in America, your gigs are few and far
between, even though you are willing to work
much more. Fortunately, the trendy troupe called
The Rhone Rangers do their best to keep you
gainfully employed.    (hide)

Nicki Gig reviewed Clos Mont Olivet Cotes du Rhone' 2007:

November 2009

Nicki Gig

predominately a blend of grenache, syrah, and cinsault. Some floral notes on the nose, roses combined with cinnamon and raspberry jam. On the palate: raspberry/blackberry, plums with a little red clay earth and exotic...

Clos Mont Olivet Cotes du Rhone' 2007

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Nelson Lamas reviewed Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2007:

November 2009

Nelson Lamas

Really enjoyed.

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2007

Starting at $28^.19 Snoothrank: 4/5

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StevenBabb wrote in the forum topic: Wine and Cigars???

November 2009

StevenBabb

this is a wild shot in the dark, but try this wine, if you can find it in your ... this wine is a great blend, cinsault/carignan/cabernet sauvignon/syrah, displaying "baked" fruits, oak, and leather. i think this would be...

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nputens reviewed Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee 2006:

November 2009

nputens

I picked this up after reading the wine list in a good quality local restaurant when by myself with nothing to read, and because I like the sound of this blend, like a Côtes du Rhône. 59% Grenache, 23% Mourvédre, 15%...

Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee 2006

Starting at $17^.39 Snoothrank: 3/5

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thebrokewino reviewed Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone Reserve 2007:

November 2009

thebrokewino

two things are going for this wine: one it's under ten dollars, and two, it absolutely murders in this price range. you don't even have to mention it's pedigree. gorgeous purple color, huge amount of black cherry,...

Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone Reserve 2007

Starting at $9^.79 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Jessi H reviewed Triennes Domaine de Vin Gris Rose 2008:

October 2009

Jessi H

Triennes Domaine de Vin Gris Rose 2008

Starting at $17^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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klpete wrote in the forum topic: Introduction and Barrel Tasting question

October 2009

klpete

Hi everyone. Just signed up on Snooth.com. I live in the Temecula,CA wine country. I'm a long time fan of wine who finally decided to take it seriously and learn more about it. So, you could say I'm one rank above a...

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Gregory Dal Piaz

October 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Tasting Steaks and Red Wine With some surprising results ... cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, is considered to be one of the classic grapes from South Africa. It can produce a very distinctive...

chadrich wrote in the forum topic: Turley Cinsault, 2008

October 2009

chadrich

This is actually an interesting article about Turely's winemaker, and it gets ... around to mentioning the Cinsault near the end. Turns out it's the first time they've made it, relatively low alcohol, and $18 (shocking...

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chadrich wrote in the forum topic: Turley Cinsault, 2008

October 2009

chadrich

I think they may exaggerate a bit. I've been on the Turley wait list since ... I did not know they made a Cinsault (zin, petite sirah, charbono, and a white Rhone blend; but not Cinsault). If it's not on the Snooth...

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