2020 Red Rhone Blend

Instantly impressive, this wine reveals its class from the start. Typical red berry, brambly fruit underpinned by subtle oaky nuances, lovely sweet spice, warm star anise with a touch of cinnamon. The flavours are densely packed,... Read More

This Chateauneuf du Pape based estate continues to go from strength to strength, as Brotte fashions a bevy of beautiful red wines from throughout the Southern Rhone. In almost all cases, the wines over-deliver like the Cotes du... Read More

2020 was an outstanding vintage, and one that Grenache based wines, like Cuvee de Baron benefited greatly from. Wine Spectator calls these ideal bottles for impatient fans looking for a delicious red to drink tonight, with optimum... Read More

Smoky and meaty, with black fruit ribboned with bacon fat, charred garrigue and singed sandalwood. Silky yet vibrant on the palate, with good mineral depth, spices and polished tannins lining the lengthy finish. Syrah and Grenache.... Read More

An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The Domaine de la Charbonniere is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Les Hautes Brusquieres Cuvee Speciale, Mourre des Perdrix, and of course this amazing Vieilles... Read More

Not yet bottled at the time of my visit, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile shows a bit more structure and tannin than the regular Cotes du Rhone, but it also boasts charming, floral nuances and vibrant blackberry... Read More

Maison Louis Bernard, headquartered in Gigondas, was founded in 1976 in the heart of the Southern Rhone Valley. Over the last 50 years they have gathered together over thirty grapegrowers under their umbrella, producing a range... Read More

A remarkable Central Coast blend of 48% Grenache, 28% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, and 1% Viognier from select vineyards in Santa Barbara, this rich red wine saturates your taste buds with a velvety texture, intermixed with vibrant red... Read More