Rhone Valley Red Blend between $25 and $50

Superb deep-ruby red color with purple reflections. The nose reveals a beautiful freshness and a seductive aromatic bouquet combining notes of red fruit, spices and white pepper with a hint of perfect... read more...

A lively, fleshy wine bursting with rich berry fruit and a generous dose of Provençal herbs. The bouquet reveals refined aromas of dark berries, cocoa and a touch of cedar. The palate is intens... read more...

85% Grenache, 9% Syrah, 6 % Mourvedre The average age of the vines is 40 years, with some vines dating back to the early 1900s. All the grapes are hand harvested during multiple passes through the vin... read more...

Beautifully deep in color, Rasteau offers a superbly fresh nose with notes of garrigue and wild blueberries. This combination of fruit and spice is mirrored in the mouth, with notes of wild raspberry,... read more...

The 2022 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Girard is also terrific. A partially destemmed blend of 90% Grenache, 6% Mourvedre, and the rest a mix of varieties, it has savory darker cherry fruits, some peppery... read more...

Always the most exotic of the trio from Saint-Damien, the 2022 Gigondas Les Souteyrades reveals a vivid ruby hue as well as floral, peppery nuances all wrapped around a core of sweet red fruits. It... read more...

Guigal's Gigondas is an incredible introduction to serious Southern Rhône reds, and a show-stopper at the price. In the hands of Guigal, the rich ripe fruit and savory character of the wine ... read more...