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All Posts Tagged ‘Rhône’

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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December 31, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009 – A Pronounced, Aromatic Nose

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Deep-intensity ruby in color, this wine has a pronounced and aromatic nose of red cherry, violet, blackberry, raspberry and black plum.[Read more]

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François Gérard Marmouzin Condrieu 2013, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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December 28, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

François Gérard Marmouzin Condrieu 2013 – Blossom, Orange & Apple Preserve Aromas

François Gérard Marmouzin, Condrieu 2013, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity gold in color, this wine has a nose of blossom, orange and apple preserve with secondary aromas of vanilla baking spice.[Read more]

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Yves Cuilleron à Chavanay, Les Vignes d’à Côte Viognier 2013, Rhodanian Hills IGP, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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November 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Yves Cuilleron à Chavanay Les Vignes d’à Côte Viognier 2013 – Grapefruit, Perfume and Rose Petal on the Nose

Yves Cuilleron à Chavanay, Les Vignes d’à Côte Viognier 2013, Rhodanian Hills IGP, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Lemon in color, this wine has a nose of ripe-white grapefruit, perfume and rose petal.[Read more]

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Domaine St. Damien, Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 19, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine St. Damien Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014 – An Elegant Rhone Blend

Domaine St. Damien, Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Rhone blend that delivers an elegant, medium-bodied expression of just-ripened red-and-black fruit.[Read more]

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Ferraton Père & Fils, Samorëns Côtes du Rhône 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ferraton Père & Fils Samorëns Côtes du Rhône 2017 – Combines Minerality and Freshness

Ferraton Père & Fils, Samorëns Côtes du Rhône 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône rosé that combines minerality and the freshness one enjoys in a white wine with the body and depth one appreciates in a red wine in an oh-so-wonderful shade of rosé.[Read more]

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Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle, La Rochette Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhône, France, Wine Casual
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March 10, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle La Rochette Crozes-Hermitage 2015 – A Solid Rhône Blend

Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle, La Rochette Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhône, France

Tasting Note: A solid Rhône blend made by an independent producer.[Read more]

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Delas Freres, Chante-Perdrix Cornas 2013, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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January 1, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Delas Freres Chante-Perdrix Cornas 2013 – Impressive with Elegance & Depth

Delas Freres, Chante-Perdrix Cornas 2013, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Reds from Cornas are always 100% syrah so you can always be assured you are getting the purest form of this famous Northern Rhone grape varietal when you indulge – including this bottle which impresses with elegance, complexity and depth of flavor.[Read more]

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Roland Grangier, La Côte Saint-Joseph 2014, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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December 13, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Roland Grangier La Côte Saint-Joseph 2014 – Aromatic, Concentrated Black Fruit

Roland Grangier, La Côte Saint-Joseph 2014, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Northern Rhône syrah is one of the truly great gifts to mankind, and this is one of those treats.[Read more]

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Vignobles, Michel Gassier, Chateau de Nages, Reserve White 2011, Costieres de Nimes, Rhône, France, Wine Casual
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October 13, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Vignobles Michel Gassier Chateau de Nages Reserve White 2011 – Bright Green Fruit & Heft

Vignobles, Michel Gassier, Chateau de Nages, Reserve White 2011, Costieres de Nimes, Rhône, France

Tasting Note: A white blend from the Rhone with bright green fruit and heft — perfect for the red-wine lover in your life who likes a sturdy, substantial white.[Read more]

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M. Chapoutier, Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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September 30, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014 – A Good Entry-Level White Côtes du Rhône

M. Chapoutier, Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A good entry-level white Côtes du Rhône that benefits from expert winemaking.[Read more]

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