Archive for 'Rhone' Category

Guigal 2004 Saint Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice Rouge - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Oct 14th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Guigal from Rhone, France - Rhone. Only 200 cases made. A successful effort for the vintage, the 2004 St.-Joseph Vignes des Hospices exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as a beautiful perfume of black raspberries, crushed rocks, flowers, licorice, and a hint of tapenade. Rich, medium-bodied, and concentrated, [...]

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Chateau Belles Eaux 2002 Sainte Helene - Rhone Blends Red Wine

Sep 23rd, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Ch. Belles Eaux from Rhone, France - Rhone. Sainte Helene derives its name from the specific parcel of the Belles Eaux vineyard, a magnificent sloping terrace of deep villafranchian gravel. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mouvedre and old Carignan. Sainte Helene is a [...]

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Jaboulet 2003 Muscat Beaumes de Venise - Dessert Wine

Dec 26th, 2008 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Jaboulet from Rhone, France - Rhone. Crystal clear color with golden reflections. Exceptionally intense bouquet, with aromas of peach, grape, apricot, mango and lychee. Full, velvety, sweet. Perfect balance between sugar-alcohol-acidity. Gives the impression of biting into a freshly picked Muscat grape. Food Match: foie gras, desserts.
 

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Jean-Luc Colombo 2005 Syrah La Violette - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

May 28th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Jean-Luc Colombo from Rhone, France - Rhone. Grape variety: 100% Syrah from 30-year old vines Color: A deep and beautiful dark purple color Bouquet: The nose is reminiscent of spices from Provence (thyme, rosemary) and ripe red fruits. Taste: Round and well structured [...]

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