The Minervois region of southern France produces bargain-priced reds that are great candidates for barbecue. Currently at Vintages is the 2009 Château la Grave Expression — a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignane and Mourvèdre — which is a great buy. Dense ruby in colour, it has a smoky nose of blackberries and licorice and the flavour of raspberries. It’s remarkably elegant.
Food match: burgers or ribs
$13.95, Vintages #277053
Tony Aspler is Post City’s wine columnist. He has written 14 books on wine and food and also created the Ontario Wine Awards. He can be heard on 680News.
