Saint Cosme Cotes Du Rhone 2019

Saint Cosme Cotes Du Rhone 2019

Producer: Saint Cosme Region: Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France Grape: 100% Syrah Vintage: 2019 ABV: 14.5% Price: $19.99 Overview What do you do when the store has a great wine on a great vintage close-out deal? You pick up as many bottles as you 

Wine Review: Brotte Crozes-Hermitage La Rollande 2018

Wine Review: Brotte Crozes-Hermitage La Rollande 2018

Producer: Brotte Region: Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France Grape: Syrah Vintage: 2018 ABV: 13% Price: $23.99 Overview Brotte has been a source of consistent, quality wine within the Rhone Valley since the 1950s. This was my introduction to northern Rhone’s famed Syrah and can serve as 

Famille Brechet’s Plateau des Chenes: Intro to Lirac

Famille Brechet’s Plateau des Chenes: Intro to Lirac

Lirac is one of the most overlooked and undervalued Crus of Côtes du Rhône producing red, white, and rosé wine. Due to its lack of space and prestige, the prices tend towards the inexpensive side while the quality and taste remain top-notch. These wines are 

Landun from Côtes du Rhône Villages to new AOC

Landun from Côtes du Rhône Villages to new AOC

Nearly 90 years ago, Landun, a small wine-producing village in the Rhone Valley, was recognized as its own appellation. Unfortunately, it receded back under the broad scope of the Cotes du Rhone Villages soon after. While being one of the Cotes du Rhone designated villages 

Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone: Intro to Rhone

Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone: Intro to Rhone

Overview When the average wine drinker thinks of French wine, places like Bordeaux and Champagne likely come to mind. However, the Rhone Valley is an extremely overlooked and undervalued region of France. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to find extremely tasty and affordable wine, particularly