Winemaker Notes
A carmine red color in appearance. Very aromatic with typical red fruits such as raspberry. Supple and harmonious, an elegant wine with a flavor of small berry fruits.
Pair this wine alongside grilled meats, salads, and light cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Pretty lavender and bright red currant flavors mark this red, which shows plenty of warmth, with licorice snap and herbs adding freshness. A touch of toasty cedar rounds the edges, while gently grippy tannins hold the graphite-rich finish. Drink now through 2028. 4,000 cases made, 700 cases imported.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
Stretching across the slopes of the Ventoux mountain in the southeastern region of the Rhône River Valley, Cotes du Ventoux excels in the production of spicy and characterful red blends based on Grenache, Syrah, and other indigenous varieties. The region also produces rich and aromatic whites and rosés.