New Crushendo coming out this month!
Info from Tim Vandergrift:
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Crushendo Montagnac Vieux Chateau d’Oc
Appellation: La Cave Montagnac, France
Languedoc-Roussillon (lang-dock roo-see-onh) is one of the oldest and largest wine growing regions of France. Running from the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean to the border of Spain and the Pyrenees mountains, it has a wine making history reaching back centuries. The combination of a perfect Mediterranean climate and rich soil explains why Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the most successful wine regions in France.
Named for Occitan, (oh-kit-onh) the language of ancient troubadours, this wine is a special blend of the renowned grape varieties traditional to the region: Mourvèdre, Carignane, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier.
Vieux Chateau d’Oc is a bold wine, ruby red in colour with a deep, dark plum and blackberry bouquet showing subtle accents of chocolate. Rich, lush and complex; soft black fruit combines with a hint of spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish on the palate.
Harvest Conditions:
pH 3.4
Brix 21.6°
T.A 5.00
Similar Styles: Selection Vieux Chateau du Roi, French Syrah, Crushendo Santa Ynez Valley Syrah.
Food Pairings: Leg of lamb, braised short ribs; peppered steak; liver terrines; duck/goose liver paté; ripe cheese with walnuts.
Sweetness Code: 0 (Dry)
Body: Medium-Full
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5% – 13%
Oak: 60 grams French Oak
Ageing: This wine will be very tempting to drink young, with its gripping tannins and plum and blackberry fruit, but only after a full year in the bottle will the delicate floral character of the Viognier blossom out against the backdrop of mellowed tannins from the Mourvèdre and Carignane and the rich fruit of the Syrah and the mouthwatering blackberry of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Extended ageing (up to 2 years) will bring extended rewards to the patient!"