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    The Best Rhone Wines

    Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres - Deliciously Dark and Chewy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 23, 2023 Last Updated: March 25, 2023

    Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres - Deliciously Dark and Chewy

    A splurgeworthy find from an estate dating back to 1150, the Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres. A GSM blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre from a single block of 50+ year-old vines in Vinsobres in the southern Rhone Valley of France. The wine is aged in cement … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge - A Classic Rhone Value

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 26, 2023 Last Updated: January 29, 2023

    E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge - A Classic Rhone Value

    A great wine for the price that is widely available, including at some Costco locations. We review the E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge. 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre from vines with an average age of 35 years throughout the southern Rhone Valley of France. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends

    Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages - A Whole Lot of Complexity For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 6, 2022 Last Updated: October 6, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages - A Whole Lot of Complexity For $7

    The best value in all of the Costco Kirkland Signature wines? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages. A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from Cotes du Rhone Villages, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, GSM, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 8, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's

    A solid little GSM blend, we review the Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's. While the label doesn't specify, the wine is a blend of predominantly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre (aka GSM) from the Rhone Valley of France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone - Uncomplicated

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 9, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone - Uncomplicated

    A nice, inexpensive Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's, we review the Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone. A red blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 15% Syrah from Cotes du Rhone, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone - The Complete Package

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 9, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone - The Complete Package

    Everything you want in an inexpensive (thanks to the Costco price) Rhone blend, the Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone. 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache from the Ardeche region in the Rhone Valley of France. The wine is aged 8 months in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, Grenache, GSM, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Syrah

    Reserve des Chastelles Tavel Rosé - Serious Rhone Rosé from Trader Joe's

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Reserve des Chastelles Tavel Rosé - Serious Rhone Rosé from Trader Joe's

    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 from Vignobles & Compagnie. A rosé blend of primarily Grenache Noir plus Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Syrah and Carignan from Tavel, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Highly Recommended, Rosé, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Caves du Fournalet Cotes du Rhone - A Worthy Buy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 22, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    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 blend from the Rhone Valley of France. No info is given but it is likely primarily made from Grenache. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape - A Costco QPR Champ!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 17, 2021 Last Updated: January 19, 2023

    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% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 10% Mourvedre from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, GSM, Kirkland Signature, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    Ferraton Pere & Fils Samorens Cotes du Rhone Rouge - Tempting

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2021 Last Updated: February 3, 2023

    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 Rouge. 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault from the left bank of the Rhone, France. The wine is matured in vats. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Grenache, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Bois de Menge Gigondas - Balanced and Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 29, 2020 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    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 from Gigondas, Southern Rhone, France. The wine has 4 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Grenache, Syrah, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc – Fresh and Smooth

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 25, 2020 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    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, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier from Cairanne and Jonquieres in the Rhone Valley of France. The wine is fermented in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Grenache Blanc, Highly Recommended, Marsanne, Roussanne, Thanksgiving, Viognier, White Blends

    Barton & Guestier Cotes du Rhone – Simply Enjoyable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 31, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    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 from the Southern Rhone, France. The wine does not spend time in oak and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Red Blends, Vegan

    Ferraton Saint-Joseph La Source - A True Treat

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 14, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Ferraton Pere et Fils 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 La Source. 100% Syrah from Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhone, France. The wine is partially aged in oak barrels for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Saturday Splurge, Syrah, Thanksgiving

    Rhone Valley Adventures Part Two - Southern Rhone

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2019 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

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    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 Adventure, focusing on the Southern Rhone. (For our post on Northern Rhone and an overview of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and all its … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Featured, France, France - Rhone, Wine Travel

    Rhone Valley Adventures - Northern Rhone

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 5, 2019 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

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    Includes an overview of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and its designations. Earlier this year I was invited by Atout France to partake in what amounted to a wine-lovers dream trip -- an exploration of the Rhone Valley from north to south. Today is the first half of what will … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, France, France - Rhone, Wine Travel

    M. Chapoutier La Ciboise Costieres de Nimes Rouge - Unknown Rhone

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 12, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    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, Carignan and Cinsault from Costeries de Nimes, Rhone Valley, France. The wine was aged for 6 months in concrete tanks.   … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Chateau du Trignon Cotes-du-Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu - Wonderful

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 4, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Chateau du Trignon Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu - Wonderful

    Another heavenly find from the Rhone Valley, the Chateau du Trignon Cotes-du-Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu red wine from Famille Quiot. 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from 30 plus year-old vines in the Plan de Dieu appellation in the Southern Rhone Valley of France. The wine is … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Grenache, GSM, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Ferraton Pere et Fils Plan de Dieu - A Little Piece of Heaven

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 29, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Ferraton Pere et Fils Plan de Dieu - A Little Piece of Heaven

    Smooth, savory and delicious, the Ferraton Pere et Fils Cotes-du-Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu. 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre from Cotes-du-Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu in the Southern Rhone of France. The wine is matured in concrete vats. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Highly Recommended, Thanksgiving

    Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas - A Meaty Marvel

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 21, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas - A Meaty Marvel

    Splurging on a fantastic GSM blend from the Rhone, the Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas. 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre and Cinsault from 50 year old vines in Gigondas, Rhone, France. The wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of concrete tanks, 228L barriques … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    Chateauneuf du Pape On The Cheap At The Lidl French Wine Fair

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 20, 2017 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Chateauneuf du Pape On The Cheap At The Lidl French Wine Fair

    Authentic Chateauneuf du Pape well under $20? Count us in! A blend of predominately Grenache with a small amount of Syrah from Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France. The wine is aged in neutral oak tanks. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, France, France - Rhone, Grenache

    Campuget 1753 Syrah - A Surefire Syrah

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 8, 2016 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Campuget 1753 Syrah - A Surefire Syrah

    The Campuget 1753 Syrah, a favorite variety from a favorite place, the Rhone Valley. 100% Syrah from Costieres de Nimes, Rhone Valley, France. The wine was aged in vats for 6 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Highly Recommended, Syrah

    Caves Saint-Pierre Gigondas - A Big Name at a Little Price

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 28, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Available for $14.99 exclusively at Trader Joe's. Sample submitted for review. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and and Mourvedre from Gigondas, France. Available for $14.99 exclusively at Trader Joe's. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Located in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Trader Joe's

    Caves Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras - GSM Love

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 5, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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      A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre aged for 9 months in casks and large barrels. From Vacqueyras, Southern Rhone, France. Available for $12.99 exclusively at Trader Joe's. From the bottle: "Located in Chateauneuf-du-Pape since 1898, Caves Saint-Pierre is a … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, France, France - Rhone, GSM, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

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