12 September 2013 2012 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé

2012 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé

September 12, 2013 By

2012 Bandol RoseThe medium-bodied Rosé is crafted from hand-harvested grapes. It’s salmon in color and just pretty to look at. What’s in the bottle isn’t too shabby either.

This French Rosé has an intense floral nose with a bit of strawberry. It has incredible peaches and juicy, ripe cantaloupe flavors with bright acidity and a long pleasantly dry finish.

Can’t recall a better, more elegant Rosé.

Pairings: Just about anything would be great with this wine. Nice as an aperitif or paired with seafood, poultry, pork, etc….

Style: Rosé

Grape Type(s): 50% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 2% Carignan

Region: Provence, France

Price: $40

Filed Under: France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Rose, Blush Wine, Wine Reviews Tagged With: , , ,
5 August 2013 2007 Chateau du Mourre du Tendre Côtes du Rhône Villages

2007 Chateau du Mourre du Tendre Côtes du Rhône Villages

August 5, 2013 By

2007 Chateau du Mourre du Tendre Côtes du RhôneI went looking for a Chateauneuf du Pape and ended up with this little gem. In the glass, the wine is dark and leggy. On the nose, it’s big on cherries with black licorice and dried herbs. It drinks more like a C-d-P than a Côtes du Rhônes – it’s big with big cherry flavors laced with black pepper.

Pairings: Grilled lamb, beef stew, roasted duck

Style: Red wine

Grape Type(s): Grenache, Mourvedre

Region: Rhône, France

Around $25

Filed Under: Grenache, Mourvedre, Red Wine Tagged With: , , ,
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