Chateau de Ségries Lirac Rouge santabarbaraPairs with: Slow cooked beef stews, grilled lamb chops with wild rosemary, wild boar sausage, roasted duck breast, or aged, hard cheeses like Gouda and Comt Good for: Snagging a plush, rich, and highly sophisticated alternative to Chteauneuf du Pape at a fraction of the cost, or elevating a cozy weekend dinner Grape: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and 10% Mourvdre I am from: Lirac AOP, Southern Rhne Valley, France The Story: Positioned right
Good for: Exploring a "baby Amarone" from one of the most iconic
Why You'll Love Me: Roasted black fruit
brioche notes
Grape: 95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura (a white grape)
the most exciting of all might be the most recent arrival
and they highlight the Mediterranean climate
Good for: Elevating a sunny afternoon patio happy hour
Pairs with: Grilled Octopus and Halloumi
or a rustic platter of aged Pecorino Toscano cheese
Tasting the full range is a veritable tour of the appellation
The Story: Jean-Jacques Bréban
fresh orange zest
