Every time I read about Cotes du Rhone wines, the writer mentions E Guigal as a very reliable distributor. I match this $14 wine with Friday night pizza but I wouldn't hesitate to pair this with steak or lamb. My novice opinion says that blends - when done well - tend to be smoother than wines made from one variety. This one is 50% Granache and 50% Syrah, which are the traditional varietals of this region. I really didn't get any one berry or fruit flavor, although this one leans more towards berry flavors. I see this shipper and wine everywhere and plan to continue to pick it up.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Cotes du Rhone - E Guigal 2005
Every time I read about Cotes du Rhone wines, the writer mentions E Guigal as a very reliable distributor. I match this $14 wine with Friday night pizza but I wouldn't hesitate to pair this with steak or lamb. My novice opinion says that blends - when done well - tend to be smoother than wines made from one variety. This one is 50% Granache and 50% Syrah, which are the traditional varietals of this region. I really didn't get any one berry or fruit flavor, although this one leans more towards berry flavors. I see this shipper and wine everywhere and plan to continue to pick it up.
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