Vacqueyras 2005 (Maison Bouachon Rhone) -- Skalli Family Wines Americas Shopping Cart -- 2005 Vacqueyras

<H1>Vacqueyras 2005 -- Skalli Family Wines Americas Shopping Cart</H1> $22.00 -- Vacqueyras Syrah/Grenache 2005 <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/sfwa/images/vacq_med.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="Vacqueyras 2005" NAME="Vacqueyras 2005" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> TASTING NOTES This wine is deep red with garnet tints and complex aromas combining delicate blackberry and black currant with white pepper and spice. Flavors feature a marriage between soft spice (first white pepper then vanilla) and Provencal flavor; “Garrigue” (thyme and rosemary). Rounded tannins give this wine fullness and elegance. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Delicious with pan-seared pork chops and veal cutlets, also firm, salty cheeses and grilled and carmelized vegetables (e.g. red peppers, onions) VINEYARDS The Pierrelongue vines grow on the high rocky terrace of scrubland, the so-called Garrigues, covering the south-western slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail hills, near Gigondas and Chateuaneuf-du-Pape. The name Pierrelongue (long stone) comes from the rocky terrain with its long stones. The Vacqueyras appellation specializes in Syrah, Grenache, Mouvedre and Cinsault grape varieties. This appellation is on the right hand of Rhone river consisting of clay and limestone soils that permit a slow and regular restitution of water for the grape’s elaboration. Crops tend to have low yield with very aromatic and concentrated fruit tannins. GRAPE VARIETIES: Black Grenache (70 %) provides forward fruit characters, Syrah (25 %) adds structure and deep color, and Cinsault (5 %) introduces delicateness. WINEMAKING: Parcel selection is very important: old Grenache (70 years old) and younger Syrah (30-40 years old), with the best exposures and low yields. Grapes are harvested by hand and rigorously sorted. Each grape variety is vinified separately after total de-stemming. Long fermentation (3-4 weeks) is done with frequent pump-overs and daily control (analysis-tasting). MATURATION: After fermentation, the wine is blended and aged in French oak barrels for 10 months. <LI>SKU: VR05MB7 <LI>Apply my Wine Club Discounts!: No, I'm not a Wine Club member; Yes, I'm a Wine Club member Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Category2" TITLE="Maison Bouachon Rhone">Maison Bouachon Rhone</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product3 TITLE="2005 Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape">2005 Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape</A> -- Famous wine from Rhone Valley, France <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product2 TITLE="Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Dedication" 2003">Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Dedication" 2003</A> -- Best of Vintage Small Lot (micro-cuvee) <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product15 TITLE="Cotes du Rhone Red 2006">Cotes du Rhone Red 2006</A> -- Cotes du Rhone Les Rabassieres Red <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product5 TITLE="Gigondas 2003">Gigondas 2003</A> -- Red wine from Rhone Valley <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product16 TITLE="Gigondas 2005">Gigondas 2005</A> -- Gigondas Syrah/Grenache 2005 <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product7 TITLE="St. Joseph 2003 (Syrah)">St. Joseph 2003 (Syrah)</A> -- 100% Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product10 TITLE="Tavel Rose 2007">Tavel Rose 2007</A> -- Quintessential Dry Rose from Rhone Valley <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product4 TITLE="White Chateauneuf du Pape 2004">White Chateauneuf du Pape 2004</A> -- 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape White <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa" TITLE="Skalli Family Wines Americas Products">Skalli Family Wines Americas Products</A> <A HREF="http://www.sfwamericas.com">Skalli Family Wines Americas</A> Skalli Family Wines Americas <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal