Balzac

BALZACHas several synonym names including Limousin Blanc. Recent DNA checks revealed that this variety is possibly derived from a Gouais Blanc x Chenin Blanc cross. No other details at present.

In Australia also known as Mataro, as Balzac in the Corowa region of New South Wales and as Esparte in the Great Western district of Victoria. In Spain the variety is known as Murviedro, Mataro, Monastrell, Morastell, l'Espar or Tinto.

If spitting is a problem for you, head to any of the tastings at Balzac Wine Bar, 1716 N. Arlington Place. The bar plans to start them up again when the patio opens, said general manager Pete Brassert.

I decided to accept Amorim's generous offer, conveyed through the good folks at Balzac Communications in Napa, for several reasons (in addition to "I'm going to have a blast") that I thought good and sufficient.

Mourvèdre is known by various names: in Spain as Monastrell (or occasionally Morastell or Morrastel), in the Americas and Australia as Mataro (or occasionally Esparte), and in France sometimes as Balzac.

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