Mourvèdre

• May 2012

  Had the pleasure of atending the 2nd annual Historic Vineyard Society Vineyard ... talks about his Mourvedre plantngs that he uses for his Ode to Lulu Rosé.The deer love Petite Sirah and have eaten all the shoots off this vine.Morgan beams when he talks about his love just as... Read moreHad the pleasure of atending the 2nd annual Historic Vineyard Society Vineyard ... talks about his Mourvedre plantngs that he uses for his Ode to Lulu Rosé.The deer love Petite Sirah and have eaten all the shoots off this vine.Morgan beams when he talks about his love just as a parent boasts about their children.A lizard hitched a ride on our tour.Got a million photos with each vine more majestic than the other but I'll have to keep the post readable. After the tour we had dinner and wine hosted by Bedrock in the vineyard. Joel Peterson waxed poetically about his years in the wine business.Vintner/Wine Historian Carole Meredith shared a story of the search to find the origins of Zinfandel. Considered a California wine she traced its roots, and for that matter DNA, back to Italy and then across the Baltic to a small town on the coast of Croatia where the original planting of a mere 9 vines of Crljenak Kastelanski are the mother of the Zinfandel/Primativo we all enjoy. Aren't you glad the name changed?Each winemaker on hand, Joel Peterson (Ravenswood), Carole Meredith (Lagier Meredith), Mike Officer (Carlisle), David Gates (Ridge), Tegan Passalaqua (Turley), Will Bucklin (Bucklin) and Morgan Twain-Peterson (Bedrock) gave a short presentation while we enjoyed the fruits of their labor paired with the best BBQ you can find in Sonoma County.Our hosts from left to right: Mike Officer, Joel Peterson, Mike Dildine, Tegan Passalaqua, David Gates and Morgan Peterson.The sun sets on another memorable day in Wine Country    (hide)

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  May 2012

  Chateau Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition 2009

  Snoothrank: Starting at $19^.54

  I had it last night with Angus Beef. Absolutely fantastic match ! On the nose, black fruit, exotic spices, roasted coffee and cocoa. In the mouth, the combination of liquorice and violet flowers is sublime. The tannins are silky and ample. Fantastic wine !

  Wine review by barralm

  
  
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  May 2012

  J. Vidal-Fleury Côtes-du-Rhône 2007

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  Red berry with a slight must smell, tobacco, pepper, cherry. Tart cherry in the mouth with some noticeable acidity. Medium bodied and relatively smooth, though with an unpleasant bitterness on the back.

  Wine review by Pyrifera

  
  
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  May 2012

  D'Arenberg the Cadenzia Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2008

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  a bit of peppery spice & currants with cherry. dry finish with acidic notes. didn't love this one on its own - perhaps would be better enjoyed with food.

  Wine review by sweinbrom

  
  

• May 2012

  2012 has been the year for me so far where Domestic Rosé is concerned. I ... CarignaneBedrock Ode to Lulu MourvedreBaker Lane Rosé of SyrahWilliams-Selyem Vin Gris of Pinot Noi

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  May 2012

  Mas Belles Eaux les Coteaux du Languedoc 2007

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  This wine offers excellent value for the price. It is made from a blend of 70% ... Syrah, 20% Grenache, and 10% Mourvedre. I really like these predominantly Syrah wines from the Languedoc. This wine shows leather, earth, blackberry, and mineral flavors. It is full-bodied and has... Read moreThis wine offers excellent value for the price. It is made from a blend of 70% ... Syrah, 20% Grenache, and 10% Mourvedre. I really like these predominantly Syrah wines from the Languedoc. This wine shows leather, earth, blackberry, and mineral flavors. It is full-bodied and has elegance.    (hide)

  Wine review by Whitetigerofwine

  
  
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  May 2012

  Tallulah Gsm Shake Ridge Ranch 'Les Troix Voix' 2007

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  Wonderfully blended GSM. Medium bodies with appropriate spice from the start. Settles out with a palate of pepper and black berries. Balanced acidity with a touch of tannins. Well done!

  Wine review by tabednar

  
  
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  May 2012

  Bogle Vineyards Phantom 2005

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  No written review

  Wine review by tboydsto

  
  
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  May 2012

  Bonny Doon le Cigare Volant 2006

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  Old vines.

  Wine review by BeautifulCalamity

  
  
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  May 2012

  Domaine des Santonilles Cotes du Rhone Villages Red 2009

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  Dry & tangy

  Wine review by snoothbutler

  
  

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