Dedicated readers of this space know that I'm crazy for Roses on a hot summer night - while Mrs. Vino is more selective - leaning towards the bolder (and redder) of the Roses - if that makes any sense. Wine is meant to be shared so I inquire about some bolder Roses at my favorite wine store in Holliston. The proprietor suggests this Grenache and Merlot blend from the Priorat region in Catalan Spain. This DOC region in Spain is known for their bold wines where the vine roots thrive in slate and quartz soil. This Rose may be the boldest I've ever enjoyed - so good suggestion! Now that I've probably purchased 5+ cases of wine from the propietor do you suppose I should get to know her name? What a reserved Yankee I really am. Next time. Anyway, the wine screams cherry at me - but I also keep finding other strong flavors: citrus/acid and perhaps the power of suggestion has taken hold - but it has a slatey flavor. I'll certainly save some for Mrs Vino for tomorrow night. Tonight she's cooing over Bon Jovi with her Book (drinking) Club buddies. What an interesting wine! I hope you can find it. I paid $15 - prior to my 20% case (plus:) discount!Saturday, July 24, 2010
Ginerosat - Priorat 2007
Dedicated readers of this space know that I'm crazy for Roses on a hot summer night - while Mrs. Vino is more selective - leaning towards the bolder (and redder) of the Roses - if that makes any sense. Wine is meant to be shared so I inquire about some bolder Roses at my favorite wine store in Holliston. The proprietor suggests this Grenache and Merlot blend from the Priorat region in Catalan Spain. This DOC region in Spain is known for their bold wines where the vine roots thrive in slate and quartz soil. This Rose may be the boldest I've ever enjoyed - so good suggestion! Now that I've probably purchased 5+ cases of wine from the propietor do you suppose I should get to know her name? What a reserved Yankee I really am. Next time. Anyway, the wine screams cherry at me - but I also keep finding other strong flavors: citrus/acid and perhaps the power of suggestion has taken hold - but it has a slatey flavor. I'll certainly save some for Mrs Vino for tomorrow night. Tonight she's cooing over Bon Jovi with her Book (drinking) Club buddies. What an interesting wine! I hope you can find it. I paid $15 - prior to my 20% case (plus:) discount!
Inspired by this entry, I ordered a glass of Grenache at the Blue Bird Tavern last night. It was very good. The first time I've ventured into the in-between wines since serving white zin at the Strutting Grouse in 1987.
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