Cinsault (pronounced SAN-soh) is a black grape native to southern France, and throughout its history it's mostly been used as a blender in southern Rhone and Languedoc-Roussillon. Not only is it tolerant of extraordinarily hot growing seasons, it contributes dark color and wonderful strawberry aromas and flavors to these wines. Lately it's being made as its own varietal in places like South Africa and California, and we carry one that is OUTSTANDING. Cinsault is also a very important grape when it comes to making Rosé.
(This article was written for GrapeBunch, our weekly wine periodical. Click here to read the original!)
(This article was written for GrapeBunch, our weekly wine periodical. Click here to read the original!)
MICHAEL DAVID ANCIENT VIINE CINSAULT
Man, we may as well call this October "Michael David Winery Month", because two of their wines are in the October In-Home Tasting Package and I'm about to plug another one right here. Can you tell that I like Michael David wines?
"This almost delicate wine has wonderful light cherry and floral aromas, pure and vivid raspberry and red cherry flavors and a texture as smooth as silk. A rarity made from old vines, its medium body balances nicely with ample acidity, mild tannins and a lingering finish.” Editors’ Choice. - Wine Enthusiast, 91 points
TRIENNES ROSÉ
Triennes Rosé 2019 is made mostly with the Cinsault grape, and is blended with Grenache, Syrah, and Merlot.
"Translucent onion skin. Orange zest, persimmon, red berries and a subtle floral nuance on the fragrant nose. Concentrated but lithe and seemingly weightless, offering tangy red currant, strawberry and blood orange flavors that pick up a spicy nuance on the back half. Finishes brisk and tight, with repeating spiciness and a sneaky floral quality. This wine has the depth of flavor to handle full-flavored foods, but there’s no excess fat here, either. A solid value." - Vinous, 90 points
This article was written for The GrapeBunch Wine Periodical.
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