What constitutes a “humble” wine? The question occurred to me recently after I read—for the umpteenth time—a reference to a “humble” Côtes du Rhône wine. Is it because Côtes du Rhônes are affordable ...
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The top red wine appellations of the Northern Rhône, Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, are prohibitively expensive for most wine buyers. But stellar bottles can be had from Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph ...
Few knew the Northern Rhône Valley when he began growing grapes and making wine in the 1940s. By the time he retired, the region, and his wines, were world famous. By Eric Asimov Skilled, charismatic ...
France’s Rhone region famously produces outstanding red wines. They’re earthy yet elegant. Flinty yet fragrant. Robust yet regal. And best of all, many of them cost less than $15 a bottle, making them ...
This is not how you’re supposed to enjoy Rhône style wines. One grape variety at a time, that is, which is what I’m suggesting today as a way to “play” with wine and maybe boost your experience and ...
Steep vineyards in Crozes-Hermitage in France's Northern Rhone Valley where white wine grapes are grown in challenging conditions. The vineyards of the Rhône Valley represent the second-largest wine ...
The Rhone river brings its alpine waters from Switzerland through the southern half of France and dumps out into the Mediterranean by the charming town of Arles. The whole Rhone region is lovely, but ...
Inter Rhône, the organization that represents the Rhône Valley Vineyards AOCs, back in late November issued an assessment of the 2023 vintage, calling it a success. The vintage showed “great balance ...
Red wines of the Côtes du Rhône, especially those from the southern end of the valley, have long been personal favorites, but I didn’t know why until I read the ...