MWWC #27: Bubbles

Posted on September 8, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“Tiny bubbles (tiny bubbles)
In the glass (in the glass)
Make me happy (make me happy)
Make me feel fine (make me feel fine).”

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The winner of the last Monthly Wine Writers Challenge was Jim author of the great wine blog JVB Uncorked, and his award was creating the theme for the next challenge, and he chose “bubbles.” If we were writing detective novels, Bubbles, would be a great name for a character, male or female, of course if it was a female character, one could imagine her as an ecdysiast. So since we are in the realm of wines, and before I get off on a tangent, as I have been known to do, I shall presume that we shall discuss sparkling wines, and the most famous of the sparkling wines is Champagne.

BrightsChampagne

Since I admit that I like to relate to wines from happy moments and events, as I looked back upon the articles that I have wrote, there are many written about this unique style of wine, and the many variations that one can find of it around the world. Champagne is festive, the pop of the cork, is all one needs to hear, to know that good times are ahead. Happy newlyweds are toasted with it, new ships have bottles cracked on their hull as they get ready for their maiden voyage, and almost any occasion can include Champagne; I have even been at a funeral where the wishes of the recently departed requested that all present have a glass of Champagne during the services. The three most famous grapes for Champagne are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, but there are many sparkling wines made from other varietals as well.

Mumms Caesar's Palace

With me it is always the memory. The very first memory of perhaps all wines is when an uncle of mine from St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada came by our house in Detroit, to celebrate some new business venture or idea. He brought with him several magnums of T.G. Bright & Company’s Brights Champagne from Niagara Falls, Ontario. Brights was the first winery to plant French varietal in the Niagara area and successfully as well, and now there are hundreds of Canadian wineries following his lead. I remember that evening and I was only six or seven perhaps, but I was allowed my first glass of Champagne. Now serious writers would scoff and scorn me, because I refer to this wine as Champagne, but back then almost every sparkling wine was called Champagne, and though international laws now protect the region in France, giving them the monopoly to call only their wine Champagne, there are loopholes as to be expected any time attorneys and barristers get together. To this day there are some wineries in the New World that have been grandfathered in and they may use the term California Champagne, while others cannot. The good thing is that I have saved the majority of the wine labels of most of the wines that I have had, and one can see how in the old days, the labels would clearly say “California Champagne.”

GH Mumm & Co Champagne Reims NV

Detroit, Michigan has one of the dubious claims in the annals of wine, the old Pontchartrain Wine Cellars restaurant created the drink Cold Duck, which is now mass produced for certain markets. Tradition holds that the owner or the bartender at the end of evening had left over Champagne and Mosel wine, and he blended the two together and put them in the refrigerator for the night. The next day, he tried the concoction liked it, and offered it to some of the regulars and it took off from there. Restaurants have been using Champagne for years, even for breakfast. The most famous breakfast I think that I have ever had was at Brennan’s in the French Quarter of New Orleans and their famous Mimosas, which I have written about. I have had Mimosas before that day and after that day, but that may have been the most special. In fact “Breakfast at Brennan’s” is a famous jazz tune, which of course started in New Orleans.

Tiny Bubbles

What great memories I have for Champagne, both French and domestic, and many include special events. At Caesar’s Palace one night when I was their guest for dinner and a show, they sent me a bottle of G.H. Mumm & Co. Rene Lalou Champagne while I watched Tom Jones. In Detroit at the Roostertail, I saw Tony Bennett perform while I enjoyed another bottle of that same famed wine. I ended up on stage with my “costar” Don Ho at the old Flamingo hotel, now long gone, dancing with the hula girls, as one carefully allowed her bra to fall off and blame me. For that performance, by the time I got dressed and back at my table, there was a gift of “Tiny Bubbles” California Champagne from the performer and it was iced and ready to be enjoyed. At the Las Vegas Hotel we sat at the reserved table for Harvey when we went to see Rich Little do his homage to Jimmy Stewart and we sipped on Chandon Champagne. These are all stories that I have written about in the past, and they still bring a smile to my face, even now as I am writing about them again.

Harvey and Chandon

So to me bubbles is a great theme to relive times that Champagne has enhanced and is there any doubt, why I have written so much about those tiny bubbles that arise from the bottom of the glass. What the monk Dom Perignon discovered ages ago, still makes the world smile.

Dom Perignon 1969

“I get no kicks from Champagne,
Mere alcohol doesn’t thrill me at all,
So tell me why should it be true
That I get a kick out of you?”

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A Quick Dinner

Posted on September 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There we were sitting in the bar at Fleming’s Steak House, now in a booth and wondering where all the crowds were. We were munching on the house made potato chips that they automatically bring to the table. Ms. Yoga and her brother were both in good spirits and so were we. We were talking about some of the times of past, and she was excited about seeing some of her old classmates from her up coming high school reunion, so we knew that we wouldn’t see her again, until the weekend was up. Thankfully shop talk was kept to a minimum, so as not to boor the two men at the table, but it is always expected I find.

Avalon Cab 2013

So we were all going to indulge in the special 567 at the restaurant, though by now we had discovered that the counts were the same, and the hours were the same, but the pricing had changed, but so be it. It was the moment that was important. There were a couple of orders of the great cheeseburgers, and what can I say, if a steakhouse can’t make a great burger something is wrong. There were also house made Burrata and the roasted Portobello Mushroom Ravioli ordered as well.

Flat Rock Chardonnay 2014

We also tried some other wines while we were there. The first wine that we tried was Flat Rock Chardonnay 2014 with a California designation. This wine is part of the O’Neil Vintners & Distillers umbrella, and I am finding that more and more wineries are no longer independents, especially if one digs a bit deeper. This wine was aged from fourteen to twenty-one days in Stainless Steel and then had partial French Oak aging, though I am not quite sure what that means. It was a decent Chardonnay, but nothing that I would write home to Mom about, as we used to say. The other wine that I will mention is Avalon Cab 2013, made by Avalon Winery, which is part of Purple Wine Company. While the wine label said Cab, it was actually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel. This wine also had the California designation because the fruit was from Lodi, Paso Robles and Monterey. This was the better of the two wines and it worked very well with the burger and the other dishes that were on the table. The restaurant may have been quiet, but I don’t think we were, and it is just fun to be with an old friend to relax and reminisce.

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Taste of Summer

Posted on September 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga and her brother then met us at Fleming’s Steak House. I left them at the wine bar, to finish their drinks and I walked over to make sure that we could get a table, especially because there was the potential of others joining us for dinner, but they did not show up. We were going to go and enjoy the 5 6 7 promotion and it had to be in the bar only. I have mentioned this promotion before, because I thought it was great, there were five cocktails, five glasses of wine and five small plates of food, plus the burger for six dollars, and it went on from five to seven in the evening. We have used this special many times in the past, for a quick meal before catching a movie or some other venue.

Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

I had anticipated a crowd, like in the past, where there was Standing Room Only in the bar, because of this promotion, so I went before they opened to stand in line. The bar was empty and quiet, so I proceeded to grab a couple of tables in the back of the bar, with some extra people to join us, by the time we found out that they were not going to join us, there was still booths available for us to be more comfortable. I found out that the menu for the special had changed and there were only some items available for the five dollars, and even the burger was now eight dollars, which is still a bargain to me, for the quality, even though they now serve French Fries instead of battered onion rings. Evidently the other people that used to take advantage of the special have gone elsewhere, because it was a Friday night and the bar was dead. If it stays like that, I am sure that the administration will have to come up with some new promotion or go back and use the original as a loss leader.

Complicated Chardonnay 2014

Though I did remember to inquire about the “100 Wines of Summer” that I had received in an email from them and asked how that worked. I really did not read the email that closely. It turns out that each day, they would offer two one ounce pours of the hundred bottles of wine that they offer by the glass, and that that the two tastes were complimentary, if one asked about them. I am glad that I did. The first wine that I tasted was Complicated Chardonnay 2014 from the Taken Wine Company. Taken Wine Company was started by Carlo Trinchero and Josh Phelps, both sons of very successful wine families. The wine is from the Sonoma Coast and it was most enjoyable. The second tasting was Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from Justin Winery. The wine was aged for fourteen months in oak and carries the appellation of Paso Robles in the Central Coast of California. Paso Robles was for the longest time the largest AVA in California that did not have any sub-AVA designations, but this all changed in 2014, so it shall be interesting to see how the wineries will label their future wines. I will say that both of these complimentary tastings were very good and were an excellent bonus for the night.

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“Never Dream Alone”

Posted on September 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We were all sitting at one of the tables at D. Vine Fine Wines having a grand old time, and isn’t that what wine should all be about? One of the joys of being at a wine bar is to try new wines. There is always something new to be discovered. There are new wineries, new countries to explore, new varietals and new vintages. While we may have some “stand by” wines at the house that we can always rely on for that relaxing glass in the evening, I always want to find something new. There are even times when I have to change what my Bride will order, just for the sake of something different, to broaden the learning curve, not to mention that it would be very boring if I always wrote about the same wines at different events.

Stars Like Ours Rose 2015

“Never Dream Alone” is the tag line that was on the back of two different wines that we were trying and it turns out that they are both from the same winery in Napa Valley, California. Tank Garage Winery is a new winery for me, which was started by two friends that were already in the business. They have an establishment in a 1930’s era gas station in Calistoga, a city which we have visited in the past.

All or Nothing Red Wine 2013

The first wine that we tried was Stars Like Ours Rosé 2015 which had that soft color that I tend to look for in this particular type of wine. The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Grenache Noir and Syrah Noir, but this wine carried the Appellation of California, so the fruit was harvested from anywhere in the state and blended at the Garage. There is something refreshing about this type of wine when the weather is hot and humid and it was a pleasure. The other wine that we tried from them was All or Nothing Red Wine 2013 and this wine carried the Appellation of Napa Valley. This was a meatier wine of course compared to the first wine and it was blended from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan. This wine was aged for fourteen months in oak and it would be enjoyable with many meals and venues that don’t require any big guns; and to be truthful we are at more functions of that nature than the latter. So chalk up two more wines that I may not have bought by sight, but well worth checking into.

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D. Vine

Posted on August 31, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I guess I have been remiss and it has been brought up to my attention that I should add another character to my cast of wine devotees. Ms. Yoga is one of our oldest friends and she has been on many an outing over the years, and we have had many fine memories that have centered on wines. I am talking about times in Michigan, Florida, and North Carolina and in Napa Valley, California. There has been plenty of wine tasted over the years and many great dinners, laughs and fine times. I was going to give her a nom de plume about her favorite color, but over the years that has changed, and she is deeply into yoga and is even thinking of teaching it later. Ms. Yoga has just been part of our lives for so long, that she is more than a friend, actually she and my Bride were friends, and I met them both on the same night as they went to the same affair that I was at.

T Vine Hallowed Ground 2013

 

Ms. Yoga was in town for a long weekend for her high school reunion, and I will just say that the number was higher than ten. She wanted to get together with us, before she started her reunion get-together. We went to see a movie, and ended up meeting her brother who went to see the movie as well. After the movie the four of us went to a wine bar, and we had some time to use until the restaurant that we were going to go have dinner at opened. The wine bar is D.Vine Fine Wines and I just think that is a great name for a wine bar and shop. We used to belong to the wine club from an earlier shop that was there, but we had to stop it, as the selections were not what we were looking for and I really should give this place another look since it has a new name and a new owner. In fact they have weekly wine talks and tastings, but it seems that they usually conflict with my work schedule or we have a prior commitment for that evening, but nothing lasts for ever. In fact Ms. Yoga got a kick out of me, as while we were there, some customers that I had not seen for a while walked in, and she said that I kind of took over the wine bar with introductions and working the room. In fact one of the customers as I was introducing my Bride to him called her my Bride before I did, as he follows this blog.

Chappellet Mountain Cuvee 2014

 

We had several wines by the glass while we were there and I will mention two of them now. The first was Chapppellet Mountain Cuvee 2014 from Napa Valley. This is a proprietary red blend of theirs and consists of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. It was a most easy drinking and smooth wine that it was made for early drinking, I think, because it was young and still an easy drink. The other wine was also a proprietary red blend, but of a much different blend and identity. The T-Vine “Hallowed Ground” 2013 is also from Napa Valley. This wine was a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Carignan and spent sixteen months in oak for aging. The “Hallowed Ground” was that the fruit was from some famous vineyards in Calistoga, Howell Mountain and some other areas in the valley. I actually found this wine more interesting of the two reds of this article. I may also state that over the years we have been to many wine bars in many areas with Ms. Yoga and we have always had the best of times.

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A Respite

Posted on August 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the loneliest times of the day. Most of the stores that I have ever worked at did not have staffs that were large enough to have more than one person eat at a time. I have tried especially in the early years to pack my lunch, but when one is in the store all day long, just the ability to go out and have one’s meal is a treat. It isn’t too often that I have company for a meal, but my Bride had business out my way and she wanted to join me. She had dinner plans that evening, due to her job, so she really wasn’t going to eat, but wanted to give me some company, which was so appreciated.

Count of Buena Vista Founders Red 2013

She went and secured a booth at R.P. McMurphy’s, a delightful establishment that is nearby and then I went to join her. They describe themselves as a “long time tavern for classic comfort food and spirits, served in a turn of the century pub setting.” Since I did not want to have a meal and eat in front of her, I scanned the menu for something that we could share, while we visited. I chose one of their classic bar/comfort food selections, namely the Super Nacho. As most of you know, the Super Nacho plate is one that can be shared quite readily as it is made of fresh tortilla chips covered in seasoned ground beef and Jack cheese, then topped with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, avocado and Jalapeno peppers. One just reaches in with your fingers and grabs the chips and starts munching away; and the dish was largest enough for the two of us to share.

MI RPMcMurphy's MB

Since she still had to work and drive, she did not want to indulge in a glass of wine, and in today’s climate, that is a good choice, if one is only going to be eating for a short period. I ordered something interesting which I thought would compliment the dish and that she could sample. We enjoyed the Count of Buena Vista Founder’s Red Wine 2013 from Buena Vista Winery. This wine was named after the founder of the winery Count Agoston Haraszthy in Sonoma County, and is part of the Boisset Collection of wines. The Founder’s Red Wine is a blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Carignan, Cinsault and Valdigue. The assorted varietals are aged for eleven months in their own barrels, before being blended; and the barrels are a mix of Hungarian, French and American Oak. I had to research to see what the wine was blended with, but I will tell you, that we both found it to be a great choice and I think that it would work well with almost any dish that calls for red wine

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Kind of

Posted on August 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” was penned by the cleric Charles Caleb Colton. This kind of described the night, a while ago. Went to the cinema and saw another of the films in the new generation of Star Trek; we saw Star Trek Beyond.   Now I have to admit that I am not the “Trekkie” in this household, but I have seen the movies, and the original television series goes back to the days when I actually watched that little box. There was just something so fun to watch the original series, because they did not take themselves really serious, and the star was so hammy, that it was enjoyable. Any show of this genre, gets my Bride’s attention, and she has watched all of the shows and the movies and will still watch them in syndication. The film was “kind of” like watching the old show.

Le Grand Courtage Brut NV

We went out for dinner in conjunction with the show. We ate at California Pizza Kitchen which is a chain, and they were in the adjacent mall where the movie was playing. California Pizza Kitchen has a tight and decent menu, nothing outstanding, but good, just the same. My Bride had the Thai Crunch, which is a salad that has crispy vegetable and cilantro, chicken, peanuts and rice sticks tossed in a Thai Peanut Dressing. She tends to be a creature of habit and she normally orders this dish when she is there, and it is “kind of” a form of Thai food. I have to admit that the odd time that I have gone there, I am also a creature of habit and because I have found a dish that has some flavor, I keep repeating it as well. Now we have had several holidays in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and the dish I always have is “kind of” Cajun in flavor. I had the Jambalaya Fettuccine with blackened chicken and shrimp, crawfish, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham in a spicy Cajun sauce. We both liked our dinner that time, as well as any other time that we have been there.

Mionetto Prosecco de Treviso NV

We both had splits of sparkling wine, because it was a very hot day and the chilled wine would work with both of our entrée picks. My Bride had Le Grand Courtage Grand Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Brut NV. This “kind of” sounds like Champagne, but it is French, but from Nuits St. George in the Burgundy region. This sparkling wine is made in Stainless Steel and is a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Ugni Blanc. I have to admit that it fitted the bill very nicely, though it would not be confused with Champagne, it had that festive feel to it. I also tried some sparkling wine, but mine was Mionetto Prosecco de Treviso DOC Brut NV. Prosecco de Treviso DOC is a relatively new designation from 2009 for the Treviso province in Veneto in North East Italy. To get this designation the wine must be made from at least 85% Glera or Prosecco grapes. The other 15% can be Verdiso, Bianchetta, Trevigiana, Perera, Glera Lunga, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanco and/or Pinot Nero. I have to admit that I enjoy having Prosecco or almost any other sparkling wine, if there is some taste and flavor, and I don’t confine myself just to Champagne. The evening on the whole was much better than “kind of.”

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August Birthdays

Posted on August 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

When there are so many people in a family, it is easier to have one designated party for all the celebrants for any given month. It does make planning easier and less chance of having family absent from the party. So there we were at one of the Sister’s home for the party, and everyone knows to get together there and just relax, if that is possible. Actually it was quite the day, because all of the sisters and families were there and represented, and that does not always happen, since one sister lives in Kentucky and the rest of us are in Michigan. It was also the same day that my Brother-in-Law and I went wine shopping to get away from the swirling dervishes in the kitchen for an hour or so.

Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour 2007

My Bride and her Sister from Kentucky were the designated cooks and party planners, so we schlepped all of the food to another location, and they did their magic. There was some prep work that they could do the day before, like the marinating of the meats, but the rest was all done on the spot. There were concerns about having enough different dishes to satisfy all the guests, as some are not partial to Filets, so there was also chicken and salmon, not to mention hamburgers and hot dogs. Salads and sides were stacking up, and of course the meal ended up as by tradition as a buffet, and one takes what they want and then jockeys to find a chair and table space where they can eat comfortably. When the food was all cleared, it was time to bring out the desserts, and of course the Birthday Cake is decorated with the names of all the honorees of the month.

Black Star Farms Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay 2013

There were beverages of all types as well. Anything from water, pop and beer and of course wine was also present. There were many bottles of wine there for the crowd, and I think that by osmosis, even more people are drinking wine at these gatherings, but I will only discuss two of the wines from that afternoon. The first bottle that I will talk about is from Michigan, a state that is really making inroads for making fine wines, but it is not getting as much attention as the West Coast States. From Black Star Farms in the Old Mission Peninsula AVA we enjoyed Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay 2013. The “Sur Lie” refers to the method of leaving the residual yeast at the bottom of the vat, which imparts additional aroma and taste to the wine. The winery also does not use any oak in the fermentation or the aging of the wine; hence it is very crisp and dry. As a side note, this particular area of Michigan is on the same parallel that Napa Valley and parts of France occupy, even though one thinks of Michigan as strictly a cold weather state, and some of the great wine varietals are being produced there. The other wine of note that day is one that has been respected for years and even though it carries the tag “Private Reserve,” it really is and is not used as a marketing ploy. Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 is a great wine, in fact, to date; I have not experienced a bad vintage from them. Georges de Latour planted the original vineyard in Rutherford, and all the fruit from that site is used by Beaulieu Vineyard for this wine, and is an homage to this wine pioneer. Even though the winery is in Rutherford which has its own AVA, the label reads Napa Valley, and perhaps it is from tradition, but it is an awesome wine and a wine that you don’t want to miss having, if you ever get a chance. Now to see what the September party will bring.

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Two French Wines

Posted on August 23, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While my Brother-in-Law and I were still strolling around Elie Wine Company searching for some more wines, we had the chance to chat with Elie some more and he is a font of wine knowledge, especially about the wines of France. As the old saying goes, he has probably forgotten more about the wines, than I will ever know; so it was pure joy to listen to him discuss wines with such authority. Eventually I had to ask him if there was any wines that he thought would be interesting for me to try and to write about. Elie being the good merchant as well as being generally interested, suggested two French wines that he thought would be interesting without breaking the bank from Jean-Marie Chaland and his Domaine Sainte Barbe label.

Thurissey Vire Clesse 2014

The first wine that he pulled out for me was “Thurissey” Vire-Clesse 2014. Appellation Vire-Clesse Controlee is relatively new, as it was created in February 1999 and applies only to the driest white wines from the villages of Vire, Clesse, Laize and Montbellet in the Maconnais district of Burgundy. Domaine Saint Barbe has a total of 8.2 hectares in the villages of Vire and Montbellet where they grow Chardonnay. I will look forward to trying this wine at one of the dinner parties here, as we always seem to enjoy Chardonnay wines in this house.

Terres Rouges Macon Burgy 2013

The second bottle of wine from Domaine Saint Barbe was “Terres Rouge” 2013, which just translates to “Red Lands.” This wine carries the Appellation Macon-Burgy Controlee and is a red wine from the Maconnais. To carry this Appellation Controlee the white wines must be Chardonnay and the red wines must either be Pinot Noir or Gamay. Domaine Saint Barbe has eighty acres of Gamay vines planted and they are a mix of Gamay, Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay de Bouze and Gamay Freau. I am not sure if I could discern the difference of all of these Gamay varietals, but I think that they might be an interesting wine to try with a roasted turkey, so perhaps I shall open both of these bottles this Thanksgiving.

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Two More Spanish Wines

Posted on August 21, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was at Elie Wine Company shopping with my Brother-in-Law we also discovered a couple more Spanish wines. Elie has branched out some, from originally only carrying French wines, as he has become a distributor and wholesaler for some Spanish wines that he feels has merits, at the expense of just buying the Spanish wines that are routinely found here in the States. He uses the same keen sense that has kept him going in French wines and applying the same traits elsewhere. I will discuss two wines that he was offering from the Catalonia region of Spain.

LEquilibristra Negre 2013

The first bottle is Ca N’Estruc L’Equilibristra Negre 2013. This wine is made by Francisco Marti and is a charming blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah and from the label one would presume that it is a fine act of balancing the three varietals for maximum effect. The wine is originally fermented in open wood and stainless steel, and then is aged in French Oak for fourteen months, and it was truly a lush wine to me.

Ona Penedes 2014

The other wine that I bought that was not offered for a tasting, but I bought strictly on the authority of Elie. I have bought other wines with the “Ona” label, as he is quite proud of the fact that his daughter designed the label. The Ona Penedes 2014 is entirely of the Marselan varietal, and it is a new one to me. This is a grape for the Century Club scorekeepers as it was created in 1961 of a cross between Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. This grape is being grown in the South of France, and it has done quite well in the Penedes region of Spain, which is the main wine growing region of Catalonia, and found between Barcelona and Tarragona. There were four-hundred-fifteen cases made of this wine, and I am sure that it will not be in my cellar long, as I am very curious to try it.

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