After I did a comparison of Mourvedre (Monastrell) about a year ago, I was curious to try more Monastrell from Spain. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Rare Reds from Provence
If you’re a wine explorer like me, try these two gems from Provence that are off the beaten track. 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
Wine Review: Mourvedre (Monastrell) Taste Off
Perhaps you mainly know Mourvedre as the “M” in GSM blends, but does Mourvedre merit a solo act? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2018 Volcanes de Chile Tectonia Grenache-Petite Sirah-Mourvedre Central Valley
Bodega Volcanes de Chile is an interesting project using only grapes grown on volcanic soil. Although they source grapes from all over Chile, their wines tend to be fresh because they are at higher altitude and are minerally reflecting the volcanic soil. There are over 2,900 volcanoes in Chile for them to explore. Winemaker Maria del Pilar Diaz works with 3 main vineyards in Cachapoal, Maule and Malleco. This is owned by the same company that owns Undurraga, so you can find their wines at the Undurraga shop in Maipo, and they have the ability to distribute in many Chilean wine shops, the US and the UK. Although it’s listed at around $20 elsewhere, I found it for less than half the price in Chile. Continue reading