THE GRENACHE GRAPE WILL BE THE STAR OF PARKER´S TASTING AT WINEFUTURE-RIOJA
September 14th - Robert Parker has officially announced today the topic of the Grand Tasting and the list of wines he will be tasting at Winefuture-Rioja `09 on November 12th from 6.00 PM onwards.
When Parker was asked, why have you chosen Grenache to be the topic of such tasting? His answer was: "I have chosen Grenache because I think it is one of the most challenging grape varietals in the world. It is far more difficult to produce fine wine from Grenache than from Pinot Noir (which is often considered the most troublesome of the major red grape varietals). Moreover, my tasting in Spain of Grenache, or Garnacha as you call it, is indeed a first, and a rare look at some of the finest Grenache-based wines throughout the world. I believe this will be a great opportunity to look at some diverse styles from different areas, and the singular nature of the tasting will be far rarer than anything that could have been done with Pinot Noir or Bordeaux varietal".
The list of the Grenache based wines that Robert Parker Jr. will be tasting at Winefuture-Rioja `09 are:
Châteuneauf-du-Pape, France
1. Charvin 2007
2. Marcoux Vieilles Vignes 2007
3. Mont Olivet-Cuvee Papet 2007
4. Chapoutier Barbe Rac 2007
5. Barroche Pure 2007
6. Vieille Julienne 2007
7. Pierre Usseglio-Mon Aieul 2007
Spain
08. Atteca Armas 2007 – DO Calatayud
09. Mancuso 2005 – Vino de la Tierra de Valdejalón
10. Espectacle 2006 - DO Montsant
11. Clos Erasmus 2005 - DO Priorat
12. Aquilon 2006 – DO Campo de Borja
California
13. Pandora - Alban 2006
14. Sine Qua Non Atlantis 2005
Australia
15. Killikanoon Duke 2006
16. Greenock Creek Cornerstone 2006
17. Clarendon Hills Old Vines Romas 2006
18. Torbreck Les Amis 2005
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