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As you may have noticed from my lack of blog entries I have not been spreading the word of wine very well. It is due in part to my new job and having lost a bit of my voice in terms of what to write about. Luckily, this past Sunday my mother-in-law invited Shauna and I over to share a simple dinner of split pea soup, grilled chicken and a mixed salad. As always I came with a bottle of wine in hand and BAM!, inspiration struck and I'm at least getting a MNW (Monday Night Wine) for this week to you.
Winery: Mas du Soleilla
Wine: "Les Bartelles"
Region: Coteaux du Languedoc
Grape(s): Syrah and Grenache
Vintage: 2007
Web Site: www.mas-du-soleilla.com
Importer: Tru Wines LLC (in California)
Retail: $20.00
Tasting Notes: I could not find a ton of info on the winery, as the website is in French and my French is not very good. But! The wine is fantastic! 2007 was a good vintage in the south of France and has produced wines of concentration, richness, and loads of fruit. If you are looking for nuance or complexity, try 2004 or 2006. 2007 shows the power, but it does has balance. This classic blend of Syrah and Grenache has all the trimmings and flavors that I love: blackberries, black plums, licorice/anise, violets, lavender, hints of earthy funk and a smooth as silk palate. The wine was great with the grilled chicken as the hints of smoke in the wine mixed will with the charred skin of the chicken and herbs used. 10 years ago this wine would have been under $15 dollars but since then the world has changed and with it the US dollar has weakened, so to get this quality you will have to expand your budget but you will rewarded and happy!
the wine was delicious - thanks for sharing
Posted by: kristine | 12 January 2010 at 06:38 PM
Can't wait to find this wine and drink it up (yum). Maybe I can find it at K&L?
Posted by: Brooke @ Food Woolf | 20 January 2010 at 09:45 PM