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Have you’ve seen the movie Sideways? If you haven’t, you’re missing out. This is a movie about wine, and at the same time, not about wine. If you have seen it, you should remember this part of the movie.\u00a0 It helped boost sales of Pinot Noir in The States and of course decrease Merlot sales. I witnessed this phenomenon first hand. I vividly remember drinking a glass of wine at\u00a0Lavanda Restaurant & Wine\u00a0Bar<\/a><\/strong> in Palo Alto when this movie hit the screens. I also remember that the movie was showing right next door to Lavanda and after the movie let out, people often wandered in and ordered a glass of Pinot Noir.
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\nIt’s been 6 years since the release of this movie and everyone still talks about Pinot Noir. In fact, to most wine connoisseurs, there is no more seductive grape than the Pinot Noir.\u00a0 We knew this before the movie, and we still know it today. I too am a sucker for the great Burgundian Pinot Noir.\u00a0 It’s a grape that can truly seduce with aromas of raspberries, cherries, forest floor and even flowers.\u00a0 The Pinot Noir’s high acidity gives the wine freshness and longevity.\u00a0 When you drink a truly great Pinot Noir, it can make you smile.<\/p>\n

This being said folks, it’s time to move on and say “I’m not drinking any fucking Pinot Noir!” It’s time to give other (red) grapes a chance. Other grapes that I often look to to seduce me and make me smile!\u00a0 Even getting me to jump out of my chair!\u00a0 So what grapes am I talking about? Which grapes am I drinking most often these days?? Read ON!!<\/p>\n

What about Gamay? Gamay finds it’s home in a few areas (mostly) in France and in the hands of the right grower, can seduce.\u00a0 Clos Roche Blanche<\/a> in the Loire.\u00a0 Jean-Marc Brignot<\/a> , Jean Foillard, Clos des Vignes du Maynes &\u00a0 Jean-Paul Brun (to name only a few) in Burgundy.\u00a0 I’m told that Edmunds St. John also makes an interesting Gamay in California, though I have not yet tasted it.\u00a0 The Gamay-based wines are incredibly fresh, dominated by red fruits and hints of spice. Thanks to the low(er) alcohol often found in these wines, their drinkablility is beyond compare!<\/p>\n

What about Pinau d’Aunis? Found in the western parts of the Loire Valley, this once noble grape is slowly making a comeback thanks to Domaine Griottes<\/a>, Clos Roche Blanche<\/a> (try their Ros\u00e9!) & Jean-Pierre Robinot<\/a> to name a few. With it’s truly seductive (and unmistakable) aromas of pencil lead, grapefruit and incense-like aromas, these incredibly fresh and light wines seduce me every time and this grape is quickly climbing to the top of my favorite (red) grapes list.<\/p>\n

What about Schioppettino?\u00a0 Found in the far reaches of Friuli (near the Slovenian border), and until more recently,\u00a0 an unheard of grape for me. Then along came Fulvio Bressan<\/a> with his “little firecracker”, the Schioppettino.\u00a0 Dominated by black pepper, minerals and black fruit while remaining fresh, this certainly is a grape to put on your top list of grapes to try!<\/p>\n

What about Poulsard?\u00a0 Mainly found around the town of Pupillin in the Jura (just east of Burgundy), this thin-skinned red grape produces light colored wines which can be a bit reductive at first.\u00a0 Once open, brilliant, high-acidity and red fruit mark these delicate wines.\u00a0 These wines are a great fit for the local charcuterie & smoked sausage.\u00a0 Try the wines of Jean-Marc Brignot, Tissot and Overnoy<\/a> to get a good taste for what this red grape can produce!<\/p>\n

And let’s not forget the Nerello Mascalese! This Sicilian (Mt.Etna) grape is responsible for making wines like Frank Cornelissen’s Magma and Munjebel Rosso.\u00a0 Aroma’s that fit nicely between the Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo grapes. Aromatic wines with loads of freshness and solid tannins. Certainly not a grape to pass up if you have the opportunity to taste it. Great potential for aging – if you’re into that.<\/p>\n

So, it time to starts saying “If anybody orders Pinot Noir, I’m leaving!” and time to start tasting some new grapes!\u00a0 Tell me about your favorite red grape(s)?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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