Let’s taste some Chilean Garnacha (Grenache). Continue reading
Tag: garnacha
Wine Review: Chilean Tawny Fortified Wine
Although there have been some Ruby Port styled fortified wines emerging out of Chile, there’s only been one Tawny Port styled Chilean wine that I’ve found. Continue reading
Wine Review: Blanc de Noirs Grenache
Although I’ve had several Grenache Blanc (Garnacha Blanca) wines, I just tried my first Blanc de Noirs Grenache white. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chile’s Next Top Producer
If you’re looking for a surprising bottle from an exotic location to bring to your next wine geeky blind tasting, this new producer from Chile is a sure bet. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish Garnacha Comparison
Spain is arguably the king of Garnacha. Let’s compare 2 Garnachas from different regions in Spain. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Catalunya – Priorat & Emporda
Escape the extremely touristy Barcelona and explore the rest of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) for its wine, food, history and culture. Continue reading
Wine Review: Historic Wines from Catalonia
Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) is a small but important and diverse Spanish wine region with a lot of history. I’m going to try two wines from Catalonia that try to pay homage to that history. Continue reading
Wine Review: 100% Garnacha/Grenache
I’m comparing some 100% Grenache wines from Chile, Spain and France. Continue reading
Wine Review: Washington State GSM v. Priorat
Since I’m in California for a month, I’ve been trying to explore wines from all parts of California and the US. I found this Washington State GSM, so I decided to see how it compares to a Priorat Garnacha based wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Southern Rhone Reds-The Gateway to the Old World
A while back we did a Southern Rhone vs. Chilean GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) comparison. However, I still run into South Americans who have never tried Grenache dominated blends, let alone any wine from outside of South America. Therefore, I’m mixing it up with 2 French Southern Rhone wines. Continue reading