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Tavel: The Rosé of Kings
The “Rosé of Kings”, Tavel has been the world’s most famous producer of rosé for over 200 years, although wine has been made here since Roman times. It is said that Tavel was the favorite wine of King Philippe IV, … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, France, Uncategorized
Tagged Featured, Rhone, Tavel
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Montalcino and Rhône Wines from JAO Wine Imports
JAO Imports is best known for the excellent Burgundies that it imports to the US, but it also brings in selected wines from other parts of Europe, including Champagne, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Montalcino.
Posted in Countries and Regions, France, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized
Tagged Chateauneuf-du-Pape, JAO, Montalcino, Rhone
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New 2012 Releases from Ledge Vineyards Paso Robles
These new releases from Ledge Vineyards are impressive. They are crafted by Mark Adams, former assistant winemaker to Justin Smith at Saxum Vineyards in Paso Robles. They include two vineyard designated wines from top vineyards, two pretty Rhone blends, and … Continue reading
Posted in California, Red Wine
Tagged Grenache, Rhone, Zinfandel
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Champagne and Rhône Selections from JAO Imports
John Otterbeck, owner and founder of JAO Imports, and his wife Dominique are especially well known for the very high quality wines they bring in from boutique, family run domaines in Burgundy. While focused on Burgundy, they also venture a … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Rhone
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J Vidal-Fleury: New Releases from the Rhône
Vidal-Fleury is the Rhône Valley’s oldest continuously operating winery, grower and negociant. Year after year they produce a variety of reasonably priced wines from all the major Rhône appellations. The wines are good quality, easy drinking and food friendly.
Tasting Paso Robles Wines
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance sponsored a tasting of wines from Paso Robles in Washington earlier this month. While we’ve reviewedthe wines of individual Paso Robles wineries in the past, this was an opportunity to taste a much wider … Continue reading
Vignobles Michel Gassier: New Releases from Costières de Nîmes
The Costiéres de Nîmes is the southernmost wine growing region of the Rhône Valley. Located southwest of Chateuneuf-du-Pape, the Costiéres de Nîmes appellation includes part of the Camargue Rhône delta, bordering the Rhone to the east and including the ancient, … Continue reading
Posted in France, Red Wine, Rosé, White Wine
Tagged Costieres de Nimes, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Mourvedre, Rhone, Syrah
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Vinhos de Lisboa [Wines of Lisbon]
The Comissão Vitivinícola da Região Lisboa presented new releases of several producers at tastings in New York and Washington this week. In centuries past these wines were highly sought after. In today’s globalized world they are almost impossible to find, … Continue reading
Vidal Fleury Rhone Wines: Reviews of New Releases
A great starting point for learning about the individuality and typicity of the wines of the northern and southern Rhone is to taste the wines of Vidal Fleury. This winery offers a wide variety of reasonably priced wines from all … Continue reading