Roussillon

Sipping Maury Vin Doux Naturel in strawberry season (#Winophiles)

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Grenache, Grenache, Grenache. Or, if you’re in Spain, Garnacha. Lately, everything’s been coming up Grenache. Not surprising considering the growing popularity of this thin-skinned, late-ripening grape that loves hot, dry environments – southern France, almost all of Spain, southern Australia, Sardinia (where it is known as Cannonau), California, Washington and recently, China, Mexico and Israel. […]

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A dry Roussillon blanc turns my thoughts to chicken (#winophiles)

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Mention specific varieties of wine and my taste buds start to salivate for certain foods. For example, say “Cabernet Sauvignon” and like many of you, no doubt, I’m thinking red meat, preferably grilled. Similarly, viscous or oily-textured whites such as Viognier immediately evoke thoughts of savory mushrooms, butter, and plump chicken pieces simmering in wine

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