
Rhône Blends
Learn about Rhône Blends — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, red Rhône blends originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley. Grenache, supported by Syrah and Mourvèdre typically form the base of the blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. With some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in Priorat, Washington, Australia and California.
Tasting Notes for Rhône Blends
A Rhône blend is a dry, red wine and will vary according to its individual components, as each variety brings something different to the glass. Grenache is the lightest in color but contributes plenty of ripe red fruit and a plush texture. Syrah supplies dark fruit flavors, along with savory, spicy and earthy notes. Mourvèdre is responsible for a floral perfume and earthy flavor as well as structure and a healthy dose of color. New World examples tend to be fruit-forward in style, while those from the Old World will often have more earth, structure and herbal components on top of ripe red and blue fruit.
Perfect Food Pairings for Rhône Blends
Rhône Blends work with a wide variety of meat-based dishes, playing equally well with beef, pork, lamb or game. Braised beef cheeks, grilled steak or sausages, roasted pork and squab are all fine pairings.
Sommelier Secrets for Rhône Blends
Some regions like to put their own local spin on the red Rhône blend—for example, in Australia’s Barossa Valley, Shiraz is commonly blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to add structure, tannin and a long finish. Grenache-based blends from Priorat often include Carignan (known locally as Cariñena) and Syrah, but also international varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, anything goes, and it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
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Ogier Gigondas Oratorio 2013Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Clos Saint-Jean Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf-du-Pape (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Roger Sabon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon 2013Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Mas de Boislauzon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2013Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Cotes du Rhone 2013Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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John Duval Plexus Red 2013Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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K Vintners Charlotte 2013Rhone Red Blends from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Preston Parker Brave 2013Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Domaine de Fondreche Fayard Rouge 2013Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Ventoux, Rhone, France
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Louis Bernard Vacqueyras Domaine de Montbayon 2013Rhone Red Blends from Vacqueyras, Rhone, France
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Angove Family Winemakers Family Crest Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2013Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2013Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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Mommessin Chateau de Domazon Cotes du Rhone 2013Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Bila-Haut by Michel Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem 2013Rhone Red Blends from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Alban Pandora 2013Rhone Red Blends from Edna Valley, Central Coast, California
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Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete 2013Rhone Red Blends from Sierra Foothills, California
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Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2013Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine Anne Gros et Jean-Paul Tollot Les Carretals Minervois 2013Rhone Red Blends from Minervois, Languedoc, South of France, France
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Chateau Mont Redon Cotes du Rhone Reserve 2013Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Red 2013Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Cuvee Unique 2013Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz/Grenache 2013Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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Louis Bernard Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Domaine Pere Hugues 2013Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone Villages, Rhone, France
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Domaine de Cristia Cotes du Rhone 2013Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine Du Cayron Michel Faraud Gigondas 2013Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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