Mediterranean Cellars

Alvaro Palacios

Camins del Priorat Grenache Blend 2015

A superb introduction to Priorat could be the 2015 Camins del Priorat, the only wine where they still use French grapes varieties. This year yields broke all records, and the blend in 2015 was 40% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 10% Merlot. It's a heady, rich and aromatic red full of Mediterranean herbs, licorice, fennel and aniseed and a peachy sensation with a velvety palate, young and primary, accessible and easy to drink. It even feels a tad lighter than other vintages. — 9 years ago

Domaine du Bagnol

Cassis Grenache Blend Rosé 2013

2013. One of my favorite rose. Enjoying with a Mediterranean meal at my golf weekend. — 9 years ago

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Clos Ste. Magdeleine

Cassis Blanc Marsanne Blend 2012

Low on the radar and I hope it stays that way as enjoyable as this wine is.
45% Marsanne, 30% Ugni Blanc, 20% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc
From seaside vineyards, the plots lie within direct sight of the Mediterranean in some cases or are towered over by the palisade like cap Canaille which forms part of the coast in Cassis.
The aroma is of stone fruits, fresh white spring flowers, fennel spice, all accented salty sea air. The palate is juicy white peaches sprinkled with sea salt, with a touch of licorice like spice. Excellent acidity and body, with a refreshing and clean finish.
#cassis #realprovence
— 9 years ago

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Jennifer

Jennifer

This looks delicious. I agree that the Mediterranean Sea has a wonderful affect on wine. Yum. Nice review.

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.4

Surprising. First thoughts #Mourvèdre + #garnacha + #mediterranean = big bold rustic wine. Nope! Totally the contrary, deep color but soft tannins floral aromas and blackberries. #Love it — 10 years ago

René Barbier

Mediterranean White Blend

Great white blend! Amazing price! — 10 years ago

Domaine Sigalas

Santorini Assyrtiko 2013

2013 vintage. Crushed sea shells, saline, and mineral. Good acidity. Mediterranean Chablis? Paired great with roasted chicken and smoked salmon. — 10 years ago

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Vina Olabarri

Rioja Blanco Viura Blend

A ripe blend with Viura aka Macabeo to the fore. Quite aromatic spicy notes of peach and hint of pepper finishing dry. Often typical of Mediterranean whites which have a rush of fruit cut short by piercing acid. Made for food. — 9 years ago

Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2011

Delicious Mourvèdre a la Bandol -this 2011 is exceptional with black and red cherries, licorice root, vine clippings in all their pruned sap, and an herbaceous Mediterranean wisp of lavender. Such a star! — 9 years ago

René Barbier

Mediterranean Catalunya Red Blend

Bottle with Emily at The Olive Tree — 9 years ago

Benanti

Serra della Contessa Etna Rosso Nerello Blend

pooollll: i can taste the ever so subtle mediterranean mist as it washed over the sun soaked sicilian grapes bursting with the etna minerals

michael is drunk again

claire can taste the lava coming out of the volcano

— 10 years ago

Gin Mare

Mediterranean Gin

This gin is special. Incredible on its own. Perfect in either a martini or gin and tonic. — 10 years ago

Azienda Agricola COS

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Frappato Nero d'Avola 2008

Beautiful color, with red fruits and some herbal component. Appealing acidity and well balanced. A lovely food wine at a very fair price. The Mediterranean islands are making great stuff. — 11 years ago

Jose L. Ferrer

Veritas Roig Mediterranean Rosé Blend 2015

Crisp, fresh strawberry and watermelon aromas with just a touch of cranberry. Lively, fresh and fruity on the palate. Flavors of strawberry, watermelon, peach and a touch of citrus are followed by crisp, dry minerality and a bright, acidic backbone. The finish is long and dry with lingering minerality and citrus. — 9 years ago

Kati KiehlJeffrey Schamis
with Kati and Jeffrey

Hubert Lamy

Clos de la Chatenière Vieilles Vignes Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

Not as tight as I would've expected. Pretty ready to go and highly enjoyable at Mediterranean lunch in London! — 9 years ago

Gabriel Cabezas
with Gabriel
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Tenuta di Fessina

Erse Etna Bianco Carricante Catarratto

Super clean nose with a hint of dainty white flower. Rush of lemon-lime and chalk immediately brightens up the mouth with a slightly effervescent zing, then a continuing waltz of elegant acid and minerals dances through the mid-palate, finishing with the trademark Etna ashiness and a touch of Mediterranean salinity. — 9 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2002

Scents of raisin, sumac, and alcohol, accented with date, fig, and raisin flavors. The high alcohol content makes it a bit hot to taste -- and sounds off-putting, but this wine works. Really well. The per bottle price at Zaytinya reflects a 3x markup, which is fair enough, but I'd buy this over and over again at $53 to have at home with a Mediterranean themed meal. — 9 years ago

Santo Wines

Santorini Assyrtiko 2013

a touch citrus and a touch tropical but tons Mediterranean scrub brush and herbs as well as volcanic minerality — 10 years ago

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Lamoresca

Nerocapitano Sicilia Frappato

Christy Canterbury MW
9.4

Soulful & graceful despite its 2013 youth. Lightly cloudy. Lavender, Mediterranean scrub bushes, red cherries. Serious personality. — 10 years ago

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Elios

Mediterranean White Blend

This was a white wine. It is mid-identified here. — 11 years ago