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Appellation Rhône
The Rhône Valley has a bevy of warm and lusty reds to choose from, and refreshing, spicy whites. The Northern area of the Rhône Valley produces reds grown on steep, granite slopes, and are made of mostly Syrah, and have big, robust, somewhat tannic personalities. Syrah has become quite well known in modern times, because of the Aussie sensation – Shiraz (yes, it’s the same grape). In the South, the climate is more Mediterranean, and the landscape is much flatter than the North. With as many as 13 different local red grape varietals, these warm, generous and friendly reds are made of mostly Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise, and more...we particularly enjoy the Grenache grape, which can go from elegant to lusty with luscious raspberry fruit, and bright yet feminine acidity. In its indigenous country of Spain, they call Grenache, Garnacha. Southern Rhônes tend to have lower tannin, and the most famous town is Châteauneuf-du-Pape. For pairing these wines, think of the foods of the region: free range chicken, sausages, beef, lamb, beans, olives, herbs, especially lavender, and wonderful cheeses...
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Owned by the Paul Avril family, Clos des Papes is cited as one of the World's Greatest Estates by Robert Parker in his essential book by the same name. Planted to 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% other varietals, the average age of the vines is 40 years. ... more
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| BN#236464 |
Price:$150.00 Sale$125.00 Save $25.00 (17%) SKU14288 |  |
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Named for owner Isabel Ferrando's maternal grandfather, 'Auguste Favier' Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of mostly Grenache with old vine Cinsault (about 70 years old vines). This 2009 offering is most likely the best bottling to date, and James Molesworth of Wine Spectatorraved: 'The top two St.-Préfert reds (August Favier ... more
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| BN#433908 |
Price:$59.99 Sale$47.98 Save $12.01 (20%) SKU00824 | |
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The Arnoux family has been rooted in the Vacqueyras region of the Rhone Valley since 1717. With close to 300 years of grape growing and winemaking in their heritage, brothers Marc and Jean-Francois Arnoux manage this firm with the philosophy of producing 'expressive and authentic' wines from the Rhone Valley. ... more
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| BN#410764 |
Price:$26.99 in mixed case $24.29 SKU00625 | |
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Robert Parker raved about this bottle that's absolutely perfect for mid-week dinners and entertaining. 'The brilliant Jacques Granges remains in control of all winemaking at Delas Freres, and he has produced some of his greatest wines in 2009 for the northern cuvees. Moreover, this is a firm that has surged ... more
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| BN#420296 |
Price:$13.99 in mixed case $12.59 SKU01875 | |
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Made by 7th generation winemaker Raphael Pommier, this organic offering is a classic Cotes du Rhone. The Pommier family has made wine since 1780 and owns vineyards directly across from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is made of 70% Grenache with 30% Syrah and Counoise, and we found aromas and flavors of cherries, ... more
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| BN#419730 |
Price:$14.99 in mixed case $13.49 SKU02021 | |
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René Rostaing, the nephew of the legendary Marius Gantaz-Dervieux in Côte-Rôtie, is one of the great, reference point producers of the Rhone Valley. This 100% Syrah is a blend of vineyards from throughout the appellation. The vineyards yield an average of 35 hectoliters per hectare; average case production is 1,500 ... more
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| BN#264414 |
Price:$75.00 Sale$65.00 Save $10.00 (13%) SKU01628 | |
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Made of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mouvedre, this is made by an estate that traces its history back to 1547. Run by the esteemed Sabon family, Clos du Mont-Olivet is made in a traditional style: no de-stemming of grapes, crushing and fermenting in concrete vats, and aging in ... more
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| BN#274506 |
Price:$199.00 Sale$125.00 Save $74.00 (37%) SKU10699 | |
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Made of a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% other varieties, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape was aged in oak for two years and has rich and savory flavors of macerated red fruits, herbs de Provence, licorice and earth. The prestigious Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne ... more
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| BN#281313 |
Price:$44.99 in mixed case $40.49 SKU14301 | |
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Owned by the Paul Avril family, Clos des Papes is cited as one of the World's Greatest Estates by Robert Parker in his essential book by the same name. Planted to 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% other varietals, the average age of the vines is 40 years. ... more
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| BN#431079 |
Price:$149.00 Sale$119.00 Save $30.00 (20%) SKU01860 | |
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Look for complex aromas of vanilla, dried fruits, almonds and a hint of lime blossom. Very minerally in the mouth, which is typical of Marsanne, as well as round and rich. Elegant, ripe white fruits such as peaches and apricots abound... more
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| BN#220526 |
Price:$229.99 Sale$179.99 Save $50.00 (22%) SKU01036 | |
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The Chapoutier family has been in the Rhône Valley since 1808, and growing vines for wine production since 1879. Today, the company's biodynamic approach to grape growing and winemaking ensures their philosophy of 'Letting the soil speak, and expressing the terroir and its vintage'. more
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| BN#220723 |
Price:$369.99 Sale$289.00 Save $80.99 (22%) SKU01037 | |
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The warmest terroir for the white Ermitage cuvees is Le Meal, an upper mid-slope terroir with a great exposition.The most flamboyant of these wines, the 2005 Ermitage Le Meal blanc, exhibits notes of buttered citrus, copious tropical fruit, crushed rocks, white currants, and an amazing amount of honeysuckle allied with ... more
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| BN#220724 |
Price:$229.99 Sale$179.99 Save $50.00 (22%) SKU01038 | |
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
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