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The pond behind Chateau Garage (…yeah, right!!). Actually this was photographed by one of Chateau Garage’s wine makers at Chateau Montelena in Napa.

Results from the October 24th, 2008, Chateau Garage tasting — Grenache — held at the San Jose State/Boise State tailgate.

Some people brought incorrect wines to the tasting and therefore the results are distorted.  Some tasters rated down the imposters as not being true to type, other tasters rated them higher since they preferred the taste to Grenache. Here they are presented without further comment.

-- Marc Cohen

And thanks to Roni for his very nice Domain de Crista 2006 Cotes Du Rhone. Unfortunately we didn’t get it in time to taste and score. SG
 

Place Score Year Wine Price* 1-2 25 2005 Tablas Creek Cote de Tablas (primarily Grenache) ? 1-2 25 2007 Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon  – Chile ? 3 32 2006 Callaway Cabernet Sauvignon ? 4 37 2004 Marques de Caceres Rioja ? 5-7 39 2002 Kilikanoan Prodigy Grenache –Australia 29.00 5-7 39 2005 d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache – Australia ? 5-7 39 2006 Gascon Malbec – Argentina  ? 8 49 2005 Yangarra Old Vine Grenache – Australia   ?

* If you paticipated in the tasting and remember what you paid (and want to share that information), e-mail or call Sam with the price.