In the glass, it’s all about textbook Rhône. A quick swirl and sniff will immediately take you right back to your last trip to the South of France and the beguiling aroma of garrigue — the enchanting blend of culinary herbs that grows practically everywhere.
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If you’re a West Coast Cab lover, don’t miss this one. I source this through the same connections that bring us many of our fantastic deals from Europe, so the quality-price ratio with this one is off the charts.
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Beaujolais: the perfect summer red It’s no secret that I’m particularly fond of Gamay, especially Gamay from the Beaujolais region. Gamay grown here produces wonderfully fresh wines, beautifully lifted, and redolent of bright, vibrant red fruits. Sadly, when I recommend Beaujolais, more often than not, the response I get is “No thanks, I don’t like…
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Clos Noly Saint-Véran is a terrific way to experience top-quality Chardonnay from the Burgundy region at a very affordable price. 50% of their Saint-Véran is fermented and aged in French oak, providing the wine an extra layer of complexity and plush texture.
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Côte du Rhône ‘Cuvée Laura’ is made with a three different varietals sourced from the family’s parcels in the Rhône Valley. It’s a blend of 85% Viognier, 8% Grenache Blanc and 7% Marsanne. The percentages vary slightly every year since the different grape varieties are harvested and vinified separately before the final Cuvée.
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