"2005 The Naked Truth: Manfred Krankl's obvious love for his wife Elaine seems very apparent with the 2003, followed by the 2004 Ode to E, and here again, a sketch of his wife unclothed (sorry, back…

Chapter 4 Fine and Rare Wines

Chapter 4 Fine and Rare Wines

"The 2007 Grenache Dangerous Birds, from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard, is a big, huge wine loaded with dark cherries, plums, licorice and smoke, all of which come together in a sensual,…

Sine Qua Non - Distenta I Magnum Set 2019 (1.5l) available at Meritage Wine Market - Encinitas in Encinitas, Ca

"a step up from the Grenache, the blockbuster-styled 2012 Syrah Stock checks in as a blend of 84% Syrah, 7% Grenache, 6% Petit Sirah, and the rest Viognier and Mourvedre, that was fermented with 32%…

Chapter 4 Fine and Rare Wines

"Showing similar to a previous bottle tasted in Colorado, the 2013 Grenache Female (78% Grenache, 19% Syrah and 3% Mourvedre) is more high toned and pretty than the 2014, with perfumed notes of black…

Chapter 4 Fine and Rare Wines

"The 2011 Grenache Dark Blossom is probably the best Grenache-based blend in the vintage. A blend of 75% Grenache, 12.5% Syrah, 11.5% Mourvedre and a splash of Roussanne (fermented with 11% whole…

"The 2019 Grenache Two Become One comes from four vineyardsThe Third Twin, Vogelzang, Bien Nacido and Sebastiano. It is blended with 13% Mourvdre and 11% Syrah, made with 29% whole clusters, and…