Pale ruby. Pronounced aromas of strawberry & blue fruits & floral herbs. Flavors of stawberry & spice; clove, black pepper, cardomom.
Moderate plus body, low tannins & moderate acidity.
A Lodi California focus.
A Southern Rhone grape podominately used as a blending grape in Rosé wines from Provence Southern France as it pairs well with Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre to add softness and bouque
Was known as Hermitage in South Africa and was crossed with Pinot Noir to create Pinotage.
Aka Cinsault
Comes from...
Lodi, CA; France; Provence, Bandol, Languedoc, Gigondas, Tavel & Cotes du Rhone & former French colonies of Algeria, Lebanon, and Morocco.
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