title: Girardet 2005 Grand Rouge Red (Umpqua Valley)
description: The winery rather coyly refuses to divulge the blend here, saying only that it is a “secret recipe” that contains 14 different Rhône grapes. Whatever. If you are expecting a true grand rouge you are going to be disappointed, for it's more like a rosé, just a bit darker in color. Dry and tart, with fruit flavors of the sort that come with a rosé of Sangiovese for example. Serve well chilled.
variety: Red Blend
designation: Grand Rouge