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Common synonyms: Monastrell, Motaro, Alcayata (Spain), Damas Noir, Negria, Esparte, Trinchiera

Parentage of the grape: native of Spain
 
History of the grape: Monastrell is a native of Spain, first grown in Murviedro near Valencia, and was eventually brought to Provence, France some time during the Middle Ages and spread into the Rhone where it became the dominant varietal. But the late 19th century Phylloxera epidemic was very unkind to the grape and hybrid graftings that otherwise salvaged many grape varieties proved resistant to much of the Mourvedre. The ones that survived lived in the sandy soil of the Bandol and Mediterranean coast. For this reason, most of the Rhone was replanted with other graft-friendly varietals such as Syrah and Grenache. It wasn’t until after World War II that stronger rootstocks were developed and Jacques Perrin of Chateau Beaucastel began blending the grape into Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Since then, plantings throughout the Rhone and other parts of France increased Read more »

Mas Carlot Costières-de-Nîmes les Enfants Terribles
Winery: Mas Carlot
Region: France » Rhône » Costières-de-nîmes
Type: Table Wines

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Whipped Feta with Sweet and Hot Peppers

This brightly colored dip from the chef-owner of Oleana goes well with crackers, flatbread , and crudités. What to buy: You can buy Aleppo chile flakes and crushed Urfa chile at Middle Eastern g... Read more »

Domaine de Fenouillet Vaucluse
Winery: Domaine de Fenouillet
Region: France » Luberon » Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
Type: Table Wines

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Korean-Style Beef Tacos

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Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre Sgm Barossa
Winery: Kaesler
Color: Red Wines

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Southern Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

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Domaine la Soumade Côtes du Rhône Villages Rasteau
Winery: Domaine la Soumade
Region: France
Type: Table Wines

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Quick Chile Cheese Nacho Dip

A quick hot dip made with cream cheese and canned chili (no beans). Serve with tortilla chips. Read more »

Tallulah les Trois Voix Shake Ridge Ranch Amador Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre
Winery: Tallulah Wines
Color: Red Wines

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Chile Chilaca Salsa

Chilaca chiles are fresh dark green (almost black) chiles with a similar heat to a poblano. They are long and thin at least 5 - 6" and about 1" wide at the shoulder. When dried, chilaca chiles are ... Read more »

Château d'Or et de Gueules Costières-de-Nîmes la Bolida
Winery: Château d'Or et de Gueules
Region: France » Rhône » Costières-de-nîmes
Type: Table Wines

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Ginger Snaps

These snaps have a crunchy texture and a good, spicy warmth. Read more »

Jean-Luc Colombo Rosé Blend Coteaux d'Aix-en-provence Cape Bleue Rosé
Winery: Jean-Luc Colombo
Region: France » Provence » Coteaux d'Aix-en-provence
Type: Table Wines

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Tex-Mex Cornbread with Cheese & Green Chiles

This is also delicious with sautéed onion or red bell pepper added. Read more »

Bodegas El Nido Jumilla El Nido
Winery: Bodegas El Nido
Region: Spain » Jumilla
Type: Table Wines

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Chiles Rellenos Strata

The combination of sourdough bread, eggs, sour cream, and chiles makes this dish a shoo-in for brunch. If you use fresh bread, it has an omeletlike consistency; if you use stale bread, it yields a ... Read more »

Bodegas El Nido Jumilla El Nido
Winery: Bodegas El Nido
Region: Spain » Jumilla
Type: Table Wines

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Jalapeno Popper Dip

This dip tastes just like jalapeno poppers without all the fuss of stuffing each one. Read more »

Mas de Boislauzon Chateauneuf du Pape le Tintot
Winery: Mas de Boislauzon
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

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