A French Grenache, Syrah Blend

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Wine Reviewed
Mommessin Grenache Syrah Vin de France 2009 12.5 % alcohol about $10

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Deep ruby color; ripe red and black berry aromas with a touch of pepper; dry medium body; ripe berry and sweet cherry flavors, soft acidity in medium length finish. Serving Suggestion: Serve with roasted duck.“ And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was sweet, tasting of dark berries. It was long and balanced. I started with Japanese rice crackers that muted the libation and reduced its acidity. When paired with honey-garlic barbecued chicken wings its acidity was rather sour. A somewhat dry barbecued chicken breast with a paprika-dusted skin mellowed the acidity, which remained excessive. In the face of the chicken’s moister leg, the blend was now dark and its objectionable acidity was tamed. With one of my old favorites, potatoes roasted in chicken fat, this wine was dark and had good balance but salt reared its ugly head. Veggies were green beans in tomato sauce, and like a yoyo the drink’s sour acidity came back.

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