Convivial Wines

GC Wines

Convivial Gamay & Pinot Noir 2023

Clear, pale ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced intensity primary aromas of raspberries, hibiscus, and dried herbs; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, and pronounced intensity primary flavors of sour cherries, pomegranates, and strawberries with a long finish. This wine is balanced and intense. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. Nellie likes it, too. — 4 months ago

Nellie Bauman
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Domaine Christophe Savoye

Cuvée Ma Confidence Regnie Gamay 2017

Magnificent crunchy Beaujolais, morello cherries, red fruits, light woody hint and pleasant freshness. The perfect convivial wine.

Magnifique Beaujolais croquant, griottes fruits rouges, légère pointe boisée et fraîcheur sympa. Le parfait vin convivial.
— 6 years ago

Tom, Douglas and 18 others liked this

Domaine Mathieu

Saje Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2017

CG
9.0

Had for G's 30th birthday celebration (a few days early) with Convivial takeout. Needed a little time to breathe; peppery at first but got fruitier with time. Delicious. ~$40 at Dvines. — 6 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2008

So we drank this on a root day and it was really good but not outrageous especially for the price. Drinking at 10 years was also probably not the smartest decision 😬. But it was one of those rare convivial evenings where a dessert wine was the perfect finish! — 8 years ago

Brooks DampmanAnthony Lynch
with Brooks and Anthony
Velma, Iwan and 3 others liked this

Château La Croix Montlabert

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

A farewell dinner for a good friend returning to France with his family after establishing the most convivial auberge in town. Warmed up with a fun raspberry-charged Côtes de Blaye then delved into this Saint-Émilion grand cru. A right-bank Bordeaux blend of Merlot & Cabernet Franc that holds surprisingly luscious deep graphite alongside its dense dark fruit & hints of pralines and mahogany. Paired delightfully with duck confit, among other scrumptious plates. :) ...a great "until we meet again" dinner! — 11 years ago

Bodegas Gran Feudo

Crianza Navarra Tempranillo 2021

Grosse note ratio qualité-prix ! Bien équilibré, passe partout, belle robe, convivial. — a year ago

White Rose Estate

The Convivial Feast White Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Light bodied with saline but RS overpowers the terroir, unfortunately. — 2 years ago

Severn and Tom liked this

Antoine Lienhardt

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018

From Chambers 2028 on 12/31/2020 with duck paella from Convivial and beet salad. Robust fragrance of strawberries, cherries, raspberries, alcohol— middle of the road good burgundy. Cloudy. Pine/cedar as it warms. — 6 years ago

H. Brunier & Fils

Le Pigeoulet en Provence Vaucluse Grenache Blend 2017

Delightful! Started with a light fizz and settled down to a lovely cherry flavor. Round and gorgeous tannins. Rich and luscious. 2017 vintage. Drinking at convivial in DC with anna and kobi — 7 years ago

Château Grand-Portail

La Croix Blanche Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

In a French restaurant Convivial tried this Bordeaux and I really liked it. Strongish but smooth finish. Good fruit. Dark color. Highlight but the meal was excellent. — 8 years ago

Veuve A. Devaux

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne

Tasted while visiting Devaux, in the Côte de Bar—the house itself, an historic building just off the bank of the river Seine. Thier non-vintage Cuvée Rosée is tutu pink, with a fine bead it offers a pretty sensor arc of rose petals, anise, red berries and pastille mints. Fresh and convivial on the palate, it's not a rosé Champagne of tremendous depth or power, what it communicates is poise and pleasure. Sample — 10 years ago

Willie, Greg and 16 others liked this

Renaud Bruyere & Adeline Houillon

Arbois Pupillin Poulsard 2014

Roel van der Burg
9.2

Looks like lemonade & goes down like lemonade. Complex lemonade, mind you. Convivial juice. Drink after midnight. — 11 years ago

Théo CauchoisAlessandro da FiesNiek Hartering
with Théo, Alessandro and 1 other
Ira, Jeff and 2 others liked this

White Rose Estate

The Convivial Feast Chardonnay 2021

Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral, honey and spicy notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and pear with citrus and floral wrapped in a nutty spice. Long finish, lively acidity, ending graceful with fruit, spice and savory citrus character. Great now! — a year ago

Tom, jesus and 1 other liked this

Domaine Belluard

Ayse Brut Methode traditionnelle Savoie Gringet

S Butterfield
9.1

Convivial. Effervescent nose massage. Racy like a stockcar when opened then trailing off to cruising speed. Not serious, yet an intriguing party guest. Gets deeper after an hour. All slate white grape style. For acid heads. — 6 years ago

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli

Dolcetto d'Alba 2017

Delicious, juicy black fruit and a structured med- frame / bramble with a supporting acidity and crushed rock minerality / classic & humbly sophisticated, while also being pastoral & convivial / almost a cru beauj thing going on — 7 years ago

Anthony and Darren liked this

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Patelin de Tablas Blanc White Blend 2016

Tablas Creek has long been one of my favorite Paso Robles producers. From the care they put into their vineyards—biodynamic farming, noisy sheep, a rambunctious trio of winery dogs, and a resident shepherd—the good folks at Tablas turn out elegant wines that are nuanced, superbly balanced and long aging. For the price, they're just that much more attractive. The 2016 Patelin de Tablas is fresh, light, convivial. Lemon curd and yellow apple lifted by a starburst of white mineral acid that courses through the center. — 9 years ago

A, Jody and 12 others liked this

Cerreto Guidi

Message in a Bottle Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2011

This is an excellent wine! When Sting wrote his iconic "Message in a Bottle" he sang of the universal human need to connect. With aromas of cherries and wild blackberries (and you can taste it) the bottle says it goes most perfectly with friends, loved ones and convivial conversation so send an SOS to someone to come and share it with you! This is actually from Sting's Tuscan vineyard at Il Palagio. Highly recommended! 🍷👍😊 — 10 years ago

Meg, Jim and 5 others liked this
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Meg

Ya don't say!
Danielle

Danielle

I love your write up and I definitely have to try this wine now!