La Différence Old Vines Carignan 2009

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La Différence Old Vines Carignan 2009

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Produced by:
Vindivin
Region:
Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes, France
Varieties:
Carignan
AVIN code:
AVIN5977394932390  /  Screw cap  /  13.5%

Added by bjwdad on May 29, 2011
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Purchased at Total Wine in Gilbert AZ, $9.99, 13.5% alcohol. The label suggests “gimmick,” but Old Vines Carignan was enough to make me buy for a decent price. Also picked up the La Dif Viognier-Muscat. Dark ruby garnet color with a purple tint, narrow pink rim. Strawberry bubblegum & other candy fruit on the nose, reminiscent of Grenache. A vigorous swirl or two reveals more complexity, with brambly herb and earthy mineral notes. The palate brings loads of ripe berry juice – strawberry, raspberry, cherry & grape. Medium, fine tannins, focused acidity. Sweet red fruit and graphite make the finish the best part. Interesting wine – nothing strikes me as “Old Vine,” but there is still some gravitas to it. Kind of like a Beaujolais-Nouveau that could age a year or two. I tried it w/o food as a nightcap on a pretty lousy day; I can see it working with a LOT of food, almost in a white wine sort of way.
727 days ago  ·  Comment  ·  Show translations
botto I have not had this one yet, but it sounds quite interesting for a summer red. Perhaps I'll put it on our wine bar next week. Does your local TW have free wine tasting on weekends?
726 days ago

bjwdad To be honest, I don't know, Nico. They probably do.
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