Posts Tagged ‘Cotes du Rhone’
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Turley Zinfandel Lodi Spenker Ranch, 1997:
We opened this bottle recently, after discovering the bottle in the back of a cabinet and it provided quite a surprise. Thirteen years later, the wine had softened from a raisiny and spicy character to one with a smooth and soft personality. It paired well with a home made Provencial Ratatouille but in its youth, I’m sure it would have been a great match for beef. Would I search for bottle now. No, but it serves notice that well constructed Zins (and Helen Turley is one of the best) have a long life. If you have any from the last 5-10 years, feel comfortable that with stable storage, they will provide you with lots of pleasure.
Shea Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Shea Vineyard Estate, 2006:
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Tags: Cotes du Rhone, Guigal, Pinot Noir, white Bordeaux, Zinfandel Posted in Best Of The Best | Submit Your Comment »
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Shea Wine Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard, 2006:
This is an enjoyable wine from the Willamette Valley. Flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and plum, some cedary scents and tobacco. While I enjoyed the wine with a salmon dish, it felt a little pricey in light of its middle of the road personality….runs around $60. I think that you could do as well with a less expensive Pinot such as Caldwell Hills.
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Tags: Callaghan Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, Cotes du Rhone, Loire, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Posted in Best Of The Best | Submit Your Comment »
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrossa Brunello, 2001:
Just a beautiful wine from a great vintage. Deep berry aromas intermingle with earthy scents of tobacco and cedar. A lovely hint of spice and fine tannins make this wine a true winner. Not available in Tucson (as far I know) but can be accessed online at ~$70. This wine is made to pair with a hearty lamb dish, roasted or braised meats, roasted game birds, stewed game (boar, venison), roasted duck and steak.
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Tags: Brunello, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhone, Northern Rhone, Southern Rhone Posted in Best Of The Best | Submit Your Comment »
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Mas du Soleilla Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape Les Bartelles 2006:
This is a dark, full bodied expression of the southern region of France, blended with 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache. The combination yields a wine that is simply luscious with aromas and flavors of kirsch, dark cherry, chocolate and spice and finishes smoothly. The vineyard lies along the Mediterranean Sea on the hills of the La Clape Peninsula. The soil tends to be of calcareous gravel, limestone, and marl. The wine’s alcohol, at 14.5%, plays perfectly against the fruit and spice. While I have not located the wine locally, this is one that’ worth every penny if you are resourceful. It’s priced around $45. One added note here, the ’07 looks to be just as superb and at a price no more than the ’06. Either vintage could be enjoyed now or over the next few years.
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Tags: biodynamic, Cotes du Rhone, Grenache, Languedoc, Southern Rhone, spain, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vacqueyras Posted in Best Of The Best | Submit Your Comment »
Monday, April 13th, 2009
Today, wine is more accessible and abundant than ever before. Gone are the days when only the finest mom and pop spirit stores carried a select offering of wines, offering one on one personalized service. And to that, eliminate the aged belief that sommeliers or cellar managers were the only ones who could pair wines, the task too complex for the mortal man.
Wines of nearly any varietal, be it domestic or international and price category, can be located at local spirits establishments, at discount powerhouses such as Costco or Trader Joes or even through the internet. While easy access to domestic and international wine is a boon to buyers, it also presents a dizzying array of choices that borders on the overwhelming, leading some people to retreat to safe, simple and predictable wine and food pairings (a domestic Cabernet with a steak, for example).
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Tags: accents, Alsatian, Arizona, Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Bordeaux, Brunello, Chianti, cooking style, Cotes du Rhone, Dolchetto, Garnacha, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Janos, lamb, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Nero d'Avola, Pinot Noir, primary dish, Priorat, regionality, Rhone, Rias Baixas, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Sangiovese, sauces, sausage, seasonings, Shiraz, Spanish wine, Syrah, Tempranillo, wine and food pairing, Zinfandel Posted in Wine & Food Pairing | 7 Comments - Submit Your Comment »
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
This edition’s Best of the Best include a few great value whites for the heat of the upcoming summer and a few reds to pair with heavier summertime fare. Tastings this time around are courtesy of yours truly.
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Tags: Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Viognier Posted in Best Of The Best | Submit Your Comment »
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
This edition of value and quality wines takes us to France where we sample a wine from Burgundy and the Cotes du Rhone region of Southern Rhone. The third derives from the Rias Baixas region of Spain and the last from Australia, courtesy of VinTabla here in Tucson.
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Tags: Australia, Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone, France, Rias Baixas, Southern Rhone, spain, VinTabla Posted in Best Of The Best | Submit Your Comment »
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
From The Marriott Starr Pass:
Ingredients:
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Tags: Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Malbec, Marriott Starr Pass, Merlot, Rioja Posted in Recipes | Submit Your Comment »
Monday, December 29th, 2008
If you are searching for a taste of a red Southern Rhone after digesting the Focus On article penned by Laura Williamson, check out the options below. Be mindful that a retailer’s inventory may vary from time to time and the producer listed here may not always be available. As well, don’t forget the white Rhones. They are a wonderful alternative white with peachy and floral notes. What’s even more attractive is their pricing which often is under the $20 mark. These are wines to be enjoyed near term. Look for producers such as Guigal, St Cosme, Jean-Luc Columbo, Chapoutier, Delas and Perrin & Fils.
VinTabla:
“It's a blend
of five white
Rhone grapes.”
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Tags: AJ's Fine Foods, Beverage House, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhone, Gigondas, Laura Williamson, Lirac, Southern Rhone, Vacqueyras, VinTabla Posted in Wine Finder Value Wine | Submit Your Comment »
Monday, December 29th, 2008
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Tags: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone, Gigondas, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Lirac, Marsanne, Mouvedre, Rousanne, Syrah, Tavel, Vacquerays Posted in Wine Education | Submit Your Comment »
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