The somm says… This blend is a typical white wine blend found in and around the small villages in the south of France. It’s a food friendly, medium-bodied Roussanne & Grenache Blanc (RGB) blend, which offers versatility—perfect for summer sipping or pair it with your favorite delicate white (...) This unique wine had lots of character but may not be everybody's cup of tea. It's a blend of 25% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, 25% Clairette, and 25% Bourboulenc. Bright but deep-hued brassy gold. Rich aromas of ripe pear and sweet marzipan, along with a stony minerality. Initially round and (...) [Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog ] Grenache Blanc (or in this case, Garnacha Blanca) is the fifth most widely planted grape in France and popular in Northern Spain, but it's not something that you see by itself that often. It's typically used as a blending grape to go along with Rhone-style wines. But whenever you get an (...) |
