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With fewer native French inhabitants imbibing upon the local products there is a chance we might see some wines arrive on our shores that may have never graced the parched wine promiscuous lips of the American consumer, especially those wild and wicked stumptown pioneers with an extra sawbuck plus change flapping around in their pocket. [...]

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A big bold blend of Grenache, Syrah and old vine Carignane varieties, the 2006 M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Grenache is wine that delivers loads of flavor. Aromas of dark fruit and Herbes de Provence carry into the opening flavors as they cascade across the palate boldly wrapping the taste sensors in a [...]

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This wine will not be everyone’s cup of tea. It was however one of the best, biggest and most impressive wines I have had from the Clare Valley. The 90/10 blend brings beautifully expressed Grenache fruit, heightened by the Shiraz making this one of the most desirable packages I have had in a while. The [...]

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A wonderful wine that represents old vine Grenache extremely well; a standout that should be very popular. Subtle aromas of red fruit mingle with spicy smokiness uplifting joy in every swirl. Big flavors continuing in the vein of spicy, leather, dust and swaths of red fruit makes every sip a treat. Finishing big, smooth and [...]

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