Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.
The Tombadou bottling from Mas de Restanques comes from vines planted in sandy soils giving this red wine a more elegant slant on the palate. Still a rich red wine to enjoy with a chill in the warmer months and always alongside rich foods, stews or grilled meats are an excellent choice. Unoaked
Mas de Restanques production started in 1995 when two neighbor families joined forces. In 2007 they built a cellar. Production used to be mechanical but recently the owners turned toward organic practices. This is a classic Vacquerais: 70% Grenache with some Syrah and Mourvedre. These three varietals are vinified separately and then blended together. You'll notice typical aromas and flavors of black fruit and spice. The tannins are soft, smooth, and very well balanced with the acidity. The finish is slightly leathery. In my opinion, it's a very well-structured, full-bodied red wine that's, powerful but smooth at the same time. Delicious with red meat and seasoned cheeses but very pleasant on its own too!
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We'd like to clear this up once and for all: the Shiraz grape is genetically identical to Syrah. Australian winemakers put "Shiraz" on the map (and, many would argue, vice versa), and the term is now used throughout much of the New World. Let it never be said, however, that Shiraz and Syrah are the same thing: the region in which the grape is grown determines much about the flavor of the wine it...
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