Friday Tasting 3.10.17

MOULIN DE GASSAC GUILHEM ROSE
This blend of Syrah and Carignan is made by the direct press method, where whole red grapes are crushed and pressed at the same time resulting in very pale, pink juice. The nose bright with wild strawberries and raspberries with gentle floral accents. The palate is light, crisp and clean with more red berry fruit, hints of citrus zest add a lingering minerality. This wine is just begging for Spring to hurry up!

TEMPERMENTO BOBAL
Bobal is a grape indigenous to the Valencia region in Spain. Typically used as a blending grape in bulk wine, it has started to receive more attention on its own, producing dense and chewy wines. This wine is full-bodied with rugged texture and a wealth of dark baked berry flavors, fading to rich, toasted oak notes.

LOCA LINDA MALBEC
These grapes came from low yield vineyards in the Uco Calley, Mendoza. The warm climate of this valley is ideal for developing aromas and structure. Medium bodied with easy tannins, the palate expresses plentiful black cherry and raspberry fruit with hints of violets and toasted vanilla on the finish.

LES HERETIQUES RED
The south of France is a gold mine for great value wines. The wine rules are more relaxed in these areas allowing vintners to be more creative with their vineyards and varietals. This flexibility often translates to cost savings that are passed on to consumers. This Minervois wine is 100% Carignan and will surprise you with its depth and energy. Medium-bodied with strong, but easy tannins, this wine is unoaked, leaving pure and plentiful ripe berry fruit to fill out the palate.