Altovinum Evodia Grenache 2007

Funky smell of flowers and deep red fruit. Very dark violet-ruby color. Medium-high acidity ripe fruit, Low-low tannin, medium alcohol (14.5%).

July 2009

Scents of spice, violets, concord grapes, and hay. Not much flavor, a bit of smoky wood. Has a warm finish.

June 2009

Huge hit at a giant party. Everyone was curious and intrigued. Goes with all kinds of foods. Was blind tasted with 6 other under $10 wines by a group of wine enthusiasts (including 2 sommeliers) and it was the hands down favorite. Pink peppers, unique berries, floral notes. Yum.

August 2009

"Royal robe to the eye. Exotic and richly perfumed. On the palate layers of confited cherries and blueberries--exuberantly rich but not at all cloying or overbearing. despite its dense flavors, it retains a floral freshness with its perfume of violets. With time, a savory note emerges, as it should--this is Grenache after all from the Mediterranean! Wow! Drinks well above it's price! But I shouldn't be surprised--it's crafted by Jean-Marc Lafage of Las Rocas, who sources the Grenache clusters from the same set of high-altitude vineyards. This is BY FAR one of the greatest read more...values on the market, a wine that drinks as if it were some higher end Rhone red such as Vacqueyras or Gigondas, and one to purchase by the case! Jason Palma, Wine Consultant    (hide)

September 2009

Medium-dark plum color at first pour, with minimal aromatics. On it's own, drinkable but not noteworthy. Light on the palate, some nice acidity. Better with cheese. Best pairing for this was a mixed baby green salad with goat feta cheese, black and green marinated olives, tomatoes, fresh pork flank strips and a lime-citrus vinagrette. The dressing really opened up the flavors to the wine, and it was simply divine. This wine definitely likes the company of some food. A nice value for $9.00 at World Market.

October 2009