For many people, a red Côtes du Rhône is a go-to wine at this time of year. It’s made in the environs of the river Rhône in ...
Perfect Pairings, Serving Tips, and a Glimpse of the Exceptional 2024 Vintage As the festive season draws near, there’s ...
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. Reverse Wine Snob ...
Wine barrels were marked with the initials CDR for Côte du Rhône as early as 1737 ... Chateau de Rouanne 2019 Les Cotes Vinsobres Rhone France Now owned by Louis Barruol, Chateau de Rouanne ...
Today, Grenache is the star of red blends in France's Southern Rhône Valley, reaching its pinnacle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is widely grown in Spain, where it's dominant in Priorat and a component ...
Syrah is the sole grape in the reds of the Northern Rhône Valley, but it's also a blending partner in Southern Rhône appellations, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it adds structure and body to ...
The Greeks and Romans planted grapevines on the Rhone River’s steep slopes but the modern era of winemaking in the area only dates to the 18th century. Wine barrels were marked with the initials CDR ...