Department 66

D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend

8.818 ratings
8.05 pro ratings
Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Ed Matthews

Another way, way, way over-the-top fruit bomb from our dear friends at Orin Swift. A dark, brooding, black wine with a big chocolate nose and huge sweet fruit with tons and tons of alcohol and a spicy finish. The fruit character is like a very ripe Garnacha from Spain.

Another way, way, way over-the-top fruit bomb from our dear friends at Orin Swift. A dark, brooding, black wine with a big chocolate nose and huge sweet fruit with tons and tons of alcohol and a spicy finish. The fruit character is like a very ripe Garnacha from Spain.

7 people found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2014
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.4

Alcoholic and porty. A LOT of wine. Good but pricy.

Alcoholic and porty. A LOT of wine. Good but pricy.

2 people found it helpfulJun 2nd, 2014
Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

7.5

Big, jammy, spicy and a bit hot. Not my particular cup of tea but if you need something that will give your taste buds a good kick in the pants it should treat you well.

Big, jammy, spicy and a bit hot. Not my particular cup of tea but if you need something that will give your taste buds a good kick in the pants it should treat you well.

Jan 18th, 2015
Diabolus In Vino

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Jan 22nd, 2015
Gay Bessen

Fruit bomb! With dry finish - very nice!

Fruit bomb! With dry finish - very nice!

Nov 9th, 2014
Lara H
8.4

While ,this is from Orin Swift, they didn't make it so it's a French Grenache. While a bit more new world than most old world Grenache, this is a great wine to introduce California wine drinkers to a fantastic French varietal. Not traditional French but it gets the point across.

While ,this is from Orin Swift, they didn't make it so it's a French Grenache. While a bit more new world than most old world Grenache, this is a great wine to introduce California wine drinkers to a fantastic French varietal. Not traditional French but it gets the point across.

Jul 7th, 2014
Lindsay Fry

Lindsay had this 11 years ago

Lindsay had this 11 years ago

May 24th, 2014
Kirsten Alder

Kirsten had this 11 years ago

Kirsten had this 11 years ago

Dec 6th, 2013
Tony Glorioso

Tony had this 11 years ago

Tony had this 11 years ago

Jul 19th, 2014
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

Mike Mighetto had this 11 years ago

Mike Mighetto had this 11 years ago

May 22nd, 2014