March 1, 2024 - Good wine paired well with my bbq ribs. But was also a very nice wine without good
November 22, 2023 - My first Broc Love Red, and this is a wonderfully fresh and refreshing light red, very aromatic, but with enough substance and acid to be very nice with food, with a long, bittersweet finish and only 12.5% ABV. The dominant Carignan is distinctive and may not appeal to everyone. It reminds me much more of a South African Pinotage than of a Provençal red. It's a bit expensive if purchased directly from the winery @$25, but it is available for less elsewhere.
November 1, 2023 - Blackberry and sunflower seed on the nose, pink peppercorn, black cherry and blueberry on the palate.
August 2, 2023 - I love the aromas of this, lots of red fruit; cherry, strawberry, cranberry and smoke. Juicy wine with medium plus acidity to go with red fruit along with pepper. Would be a good picnic wine, now how about the blend on this; 51% Carignan ,25% Syrah , 12% Valdiguié ,5% Mourvèdre 3% Zinfandel , 2% Petite Sirah, 2% Grenache Noir. Very interesting stuff
June 23, 2023 - Very Good++
From 355ml can.
I called Carignan immediately (not too difficult as this was not blind). Red berries, herb, underbrush, a touch of funk. Low tannins. So nice.
12% abv
Aside, the esteemed Burgundy Al got bad intel on this wine. The composition is as follows:
51% Carignan
25% Syrah
12% Valdiguié
5% Mourvèdre
3% Zinfandel
2% Petite Sirah
2% Grenache
May 20, 2023 - Saturday Afternoon Tasting (Vin Chicago - Chicago IL): Stand up tasting. I was told this is a complex blend that includes Pinot Noir and Cab Sauv, amongst several others. Tasty enough but in a completely indistinct way.