Much more than your typical sub-$10, lazy day, easy-drinking rosé, we check out the latest vintage of the Reserve des Chastelles Tavel Rosé … [Read more...]
The Best Rhone Wines
Caves du Fournalet Cotes du Rhone - A Worthy Buy
A tasty Cotes du Rhone red blend in a distinctive bottle for just $7 at Trader Joe's, the Caves du Fournalet Cotes du Rhone. A red … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape - A Costco QPR Champ!
A high end wine available close to $20 thanks to Costco. The Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf-du-Pape! A Southern Rhone blend of 70% … [Read more...]
Ferraton Pere & Fils Samorens Cotes du Rhone Rouge - Tempting
A little bit meaty, a little bit spicy, a little bit peppery and a lot bit tasty, the Ferraton Pere & Fils Samorens Cotes du Rhone … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages - A Whole Lot of Complexity For $7
The best value in all of the Costco Kirkland Signature wines? The Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages. A blend of Syrah, … [Read more...]
Bois de Menge Gigondas - Balanced and Easy
A solid buy at the very reasonable Trader Joe's price, the Vignobles & Compagnie Bois de Menge Gigondas. 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah … [Read more...]
Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc – Fresh and Smooth
Why should the Rhone red wines get all the love? The Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc. A blend of Grenache Blanc, … [Read more...]
Barton & Guestier Cotes du Rhone – Simply Enjoyable
A $10 red blend you can't help but enjoy, the Barton & Guestier Cotes du Rhone Les Galets. 50% Syrah, 30% Carignan and 20% Grenache … [Read more...]
Ferraton Saint-Joseph La Source - A True Treat
From a part of the Rhone we don't see a lot of here comes a fantastic example of a favorite variety, the Ferraton Pere et Fils Saint-Joseph … [Read more...]
Rhone Valley Adventures Part Two - Southern Rhone
Also be sure to check out Part One of this series, focusing on Northern Rhone. Today we turn to the second half of our Rhone Valley … [Read more...]
Rhone Valley Adventures - Northern Rhone
Includes an overview of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and its designations. Earlier this year I was invited by Atout France to partake … [Read more...]
M. Chapoutier La Ciboise Costieres de Nimes Rouge - Unknown Rhone
A very good and very French red blend, the M. Chapoutier La Ciboise Costieres de Nimes Rouge. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, … [Read more...]