Rhone

"(aged in all stainless steel): Inky ruby. Classic Syrah aromas of blackberry, violet and olive are accompanied by a smoky mineral note that builds...

"Brilliant violet. Fresh red fruits and pungent flowers on the nervy, spice-tinged nose. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering subtly s...

"Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu Vieilles Vignes looks even better than the 2016. Garrigue, viole...

"Another incredibly satisfying wine in the vintage is the 2019 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan De Dieu, a Grenache-dominated beauty with tons of peppe...

"Based on 50% Viognier, 25% Grenache, 20% Roussanne, and 5% Clairette, the light gold-hued 2022 Côtes du Rhône Les Becs Fins Blanc has a terrific, ...

Made from selected parcels with early leaf thinning and green harvesting to obtain the finest fruit. Hand-picked with sorting at the vine. Total de...

"The 2020 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel continues this cuvée's hot streak. A blend of approximately 30% each Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah...

"Ripe red fruits, black cherry and spicy nuances introduce the 2021 Côtes-du-Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel. Polished and harmonious, it closes with...

"I loved the 2018 version of this wine and the 2019 Cotes Du Rhône Les Claux is certainly cut from the same cloth. Based on a mix of Syrah, Grenach...

"Even the young-vine Rasteau (from ten to 30 years old) is terrific in 2016, boasting wonderful black cherry fruit. The 2016 Rasteau is 85% Grenach...

An interesting mature blend of Roussanne and Marsanne with honeyed dried fruit and a light nuttiness. "Based out of Crozes Hermitage, Natacha Chave...

"The 2015 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes offers the most finesse and elegance of the three cuvees, and is slightly less exotic, yet more refined and pret...

"A beautiful effort that comes from the Ardeche region of the Rhone Valley (northern part of the Southern Rhone), the 2010 Cotes du Vivarais’s inky...

"The same blend as the Cuvee Prestige, yet aged all in larger wooden barrels, the 2011 Rasteau Cuvee Confiance has a big floral kick to go with not...

This is a serious full-bodied, richly textured blend of Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Marsanne that gains complexity with age.  The grap...

"Nearly as great as the Fleur, the 2016 Rasteau Cuvee Confiance is 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Raspberry and mint notes appear on the nose, followe...

"The two 2014s are also rock solid in the vintage and have forward, charming profiles. Notes of raspberry, candied lavender, subtle mint and basil ...

"A blend of 40% Viognier and 30% each Bourboulenc and Marsanne, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc is a stonier, crisper, freshe...

"I think a step up, yet still showing the forward, supple and soft underbelly that’s so common in the vintage, the 2012 Vacqueyras Le Clos is a 100...

"A terrific Saint Joseph, the 2013 St Joseph has a touch of modern polish in its black raspberry/cassis style fruits, peppery spice and cured meat ...

"Stéphane Ogier’s white wine production pales next to that of his reds but he has slowly been increasing his holdings of white wine vineyards, espe...

"One of the stars of the vintage, the 2014 Saint Joseph comes all from granite terroirs located around the villages of Tournon, Mauves and Glun, an...

"These superb wines are made by the young and talented Luc and Catherine Tardy from their vineyards located in the southern part of Croze-Hermitage...

"The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape from Raymond Usseglio has it all. Complex aromas of spice, leather and plum. Appealing flavors of red and black fruit...