Savoury, fulfilling, honest.
This organic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Merlot is made in the 16th century Chateau de Caraguilhes, which was once part of a Cistercian abbey located near Carcasonne.
It has an earthy sense of place, which is delightful. Rich plummy aromas are woven with cherry and chocolate, garrigue and wildflowers, fennel fronds, vanilla atop herbal/menthol undertones. It's a medium-bodied and balanced red with mint, peppery spices, cocoa, pipe tobacco and cinnamon flavours woven with fresh red fruits and finishing with more fennel. It is a fulfilling and honest wine.
Pair: game meats, aged and crumbly cheeses, hearty eggplant dishes.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 9th, 2022

Savoury, juicy, rustic.
This organic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Merlot is made in the 16th century Chateau de Caraguilhes, which was once part of a Cistercian abbey located near Carcasonne.
Expect sweet plums, wild berries, garrigue and cocoa with savoury/salty undertones. The palate is smooth and rustic, succulent yet fresh. Good balance here, with smooth tannins--a food wine.
Pair: game meats, aged and crumbly cheeses, hearty eggplant dishes.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper
 
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 27th, 2019

Dry, tangy, savoury.
Pale coppery-pink, this Provence rose (70% Grenache 30% Cinsault) shows strawberry, tart cherry, garrigue, peach stone, tealeaf and orange peel aromas. It is dry and tangy, has a juicy pop of fruit and appealing savoury flavours. Bright, but with some smooth tannic grip to hold up to proteins.
Pair: appetizers, charcuterie, salad nicoise, aged goat cheese, ratatouille, white meats, salmon.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 7th, 2019

Fresh, tasty, expressive.
This fresh and delightful salmon-hued traditional method sparkling rose emits expressive and fruit-forward notes of wild berries and peaches, honey and orange blossoms. It is off-dry and fruity in the palate as well--approachable, tasty and persistent. Straightforward and fun.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 3rd, 2019

NEW, fresh, tangy.
This new Kiwi Pinot is tangy; notes of cocoa, wild red berries, cherries, tealeaf, cedar chips and rainforest floor lead to an equally juicy palate. High-toned red and purple berries, fine spice and hints of oak tannins line the palate. It is fresh and straightforward.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 16th, 2018