The 2006 vintage marked the debut release of Autard’s highly personal and original Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Juline.” Named for his two children, Julien and Pauline, the wine is a blend of 50% Syrah from 55... Read More
Jean-Marie makes this wine for “those who don’t have a pool” as a substitute refreshment; the label with a “Suntanned Little Pig” is his very own drawing.
The wine is made from grapes harvested at... Read More
Daybreak, I load the van and set out. The path quickly changes from highway to frontage road, to side road, to no road. Addresses begin to dwindle, the buildings become fields, but I’m not looking at the road. Eyes wide... Read More
A young vine Syrah from several villages Chavanay, Ardoix, Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, and Verin, all with a decomposed granite soil. Twelve day maceration with twenty-five percent whole clusters in open-top wood tapered vats... Read More
Our sixth Notebook wine is a delicious Cabernet blend with traditional red varieties that flourish in our hot, dry climate. Aromatically rich and delicious to quaff, this dry wine is ready to drink from summer barbeque through... Read More
Lifted spice and ripe mulberry/blackberry aromas are complimented with chocolate, cedar and cinnamon on the nose. Well-integrated oak tannin provides flavours of clove and supple texture, which supports the rich plum, blackberry... Read More
Deep and inky in color, the 2017 Sequel Syrah offers inviting aromas and flavors of fresh blueberry, violet and a hint of cassis. Black olive tapenade and savory spice persist across the mid-palate. Multi-layered and well structured,... Read More
M5 is Margerum's Flagship wine. It is modeled after top wines from southern Rhone – Châteauneuf-du-Pape . The M is for Margerum & the 5 is for 5 grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Counoise.... Read More
This alluring and unashamedly bold Shiraz has hints of spiced plums, blackberry jam and cherry all at the fore and finishes with coffee cream, licorice and vanilla. Full bodied with vibrant berry fruit characteristics, yet elegant... Read More
Handpicked harvest, sorting of the healthy and well-ripened grapes. Total destemming. Cold maceration before fermentation, alcoholic fermentation at 35°C. Maceration following fermentation at 30°C. Malolactic fermentation... Read More
The grapes were gently destemmed and allowed to cold soak in the tank prior to inoculation with yeast strains selected to emphasize terrior and varietal character. Once fermentation began (in stainless steel tanks) the grapes... Read More
When you arrive the celebration is raging, much like the huge bonfire in the center of the crowd. You are met with scents of anise, mulling spices, kirsch and leather. A friend claps you on the back and hands you a bowl crafted... Read More
Slowly opening scents of wild berry jam, burnt orange peel, black tea leaves and coffee beans. The palate is full-bodied yet light on its feet, with juicy, floral flavors and a dreamy texture woven from loads and loads of super-fine... Read More
Tons of red, blue, and black fruits as well as peppery herbs and liquid violet-like nuances emerge from the 2020 syrah distenta ii, a full-bodied, concentrated, remarkably balanced barrel sample that's based on 83% syrah,... Read More
The Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas is a blend of five red Rhône varietals: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, and for the first time Terret Noir. The wine incorporates fruit from several of the top Rhône... Read More
Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury not only is the Rhône’s oldest continuing grower/négociant firm, but it also secured an international following very quickly.Thomas Jefferson’s visit in 1787 was its first... Read More