Carignan

I met with one the of the winemakers from R wines, and he was telling me about one of their pricy California reds, which 50% of it is Old Vine Carignan from a lot they discovered, which previously had been used almost exclusively in the Gallo Hearty Burgundy!

Ernest Gallo, behavioral economist | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

It has built a reputation as France's answer to the New World, with a host of winemakers from around the world jetting in to make cheap, drinkable red wine from grapes such as Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourv dre and Syrah.

Roussillon: One to Watch 2010

These are based on Garnacha (Grenache) and Cariñena (Carignan), two grape varieties that are planted widely in the southwest of France.

Spain's Second Act Will Lyons 2011

This screams old vines Chilean Carignan, obviously.

Smores: an impossible food-wine pairing? | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

A field blend of 70% zin and lesser amounts of Petite Sirah, Carignan, Grenache and Mataro, this is a hedonistic mouthful with tons of red raspberry fruit.

The Power and Punch of Zinfandel Jay McInerney 2011

It having been definitely ascertained that the demoralized French were retiring to Sedan, on the evening of August 31 the German army began the work of hemming them in there, so disposing the different corps as to cover the ground from Donchery around by Raucourt to Carignan.

She Makes Her Mouth Small & Round & Other Stories 2010

The reds, a blend of Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir and Syrah, have certainly improved.

Roussillon: One to Watch 2010

From the other side of the mountains from Spain's famed Priorat -- and sharing many of the same soils and conditions -- this blend of Mazuelo (Carignan), Syrah and Garnacha (Grenache) lofts an intricate aroma something like… let me take a stab at it: spiced wild berries cooked into a pastry with vanilla icing.

25 Delicious Summer Wines For Under $25 - The Consumerist 2008

Given the wide range of grapes in the 10 wines — primarily Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, with some Carignan and even a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir — and the somewhat warm, humid evening, I was wondering about the proper serving temperatures for the wines.

Tip of the Day: Find the proper temperature for serving wine and learn about wine cellars 2009

Looking north, we could see the village of Carignan -- now a great cluster of fallen stars beneath a blackening sky.

bercail - French Word-A-Day 2007