Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $13
Producer: Domain De Gournier
Region & Country: Rhone, France
Grape Variety: Grenache Noir
Recommended By: Wine Tasting at WineStyles
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 08/08/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 09/04/2008
Dinner: Chicken marinara with portobella mushrooms and tortellini & penne pasta
Appearance: Cranberry red
Nose: Slightly hot; no particular fruit scent
Taste: It is a little spicy, a little acidic, but bold in flavor
Finish: A little dry; citrus and tart
Overall Impression: This grenache noir had a good flavor. I really loved the spices of it. I think it would have been better with just cheese.
Overall Rating: 90/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
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