Domaine des Perrieres Carignan Syrah Grenache 2003

Winemaker's Notes:

Tasting Notes: "Big, with a ripe, juicy core of red plum, blackberry and licorice, followed by sweet spice and toast notes. Fresh, fruit-filled finish. Carignane, Syrah and Grenache. Drink now." - 88 points Wine Spectator "An aromatic and juicy red blend of carignan, syrah and grenache grapes, at his southern Rhône property in Costières de Nîmes. A delicious, spicy country wine, Perrières makes a memorable match with French onion soup, roasted lamb and a cheese-slathered baguette."- Howard G. Goldberg NEW YORK TIMES "This waftingly aromatic medium-rich blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah has a juicy, straight-ahead lusciousness, with a fine, tightly concentrated core."- Richard Nalley - FORBES Percentage Grape: Carignan, Syrah, Grenach, Mourvèdre Growing Climate: In 1990 Marc Kreydenweiss converted to 100% biodynamic farming. Not only are the wines organically cultivated, without pesticides or commercial fertilizers, but the vineyard work is timed to the cycles of the sun, moon and stars. Farming in this manner not only enhances the health of the soils and increases disease-resistance of the vines, but the terroir character of each wine becomes increasingly defined. Vinification Method: The iron-rich soils of the vineyard site add much to the complexity and intensity of this Carignan-dominated blend. The maceration lasts 2-15 days under controlled temperatures. Fermentation is left to start naturally with native yeasts. The wine is then aged in old oak barrels. Alcohol Percentage: 12.5 % Sugar Rate: 0-5 g/l