Rhone
Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 750mL
$75
FRANCE : RHÔNE VALLEY : CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, FLORAL, HERBAL, EARTH, SPICE, USED OAK
One of Châteauneuf's oldest estates (records indicate as early as 1560!), Château La Nerthe's elegant, terroir-driven wines capture the region's spirit and sense of place. Powerful and bold, with concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a super long finish.
WINEMAKING : Aged in foudre; no new oak used
FARMING : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Osso Bucco
Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 750mL
$75
FRANCE : RHÔNE VALLEY : CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, FLORAL, HERBAL, EARTH, SPICE, USED OAK
One of Châteauneuf's oldest estates (records indicate as early as 1560!), Château La Nerthe's elegant, terroir-driven wines capture the region's spirit and sense of place. Powerful and bold, with concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a super long finish.
WINEMAKING : Aged in foudre; no new oak used
FARMING : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Osso Bucco
Cochonnet Rosé 2022 1L
$23
FRANCE : RHÔNE VALLEY
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre
MEDIUM-BODIED, BALANCED, APRICOT, MINERAL, NO OAK
An ideal companion for any summertime activity. Minerality, stone fruit, and salinity work harmoniously on the palate. The bouquet shows fresh citrus and salty ocean air notes. Pairs well with salads and lighter fare.
*Organic
Delas Cotes-Du-Rhone Saint-Esprit 2021 750mL
$20
FRANCE : COTES-DU-RHONE
Syrah
MEDIUM-BODIED, RIPE RED FRUIT, CHERRY, PEPPER, SOFT TANNIN, OAK
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Peppercorn Steak
Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards 2017
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FRANCE : RHÔNE VALLEY : HERMITAGE
Syrah
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, CASSIS, FIG, PLUM, VIOLET, SPICE, CRUSHED STONE, OAK
‘Les Bessards’ is a single-vineyard selection limited to 6,000 (precious) bottles in every vintage. Deeply powerful and structured, it has spicy black fruit, crushed stone, and scorched earth tones held by bright acidity and fiercely wound tannins that will soften within a few years of bottle age.
DRINKING WINDOW : Hold until 2025 (if you can wait); decant for 1-3 hours before serving; cellaring potential through 2025 and beyond.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew
Domaine de la Bastide Côtes du Rhône 'Figue' Blanc 2021 750mL
$16
FRANCE : RHÔNE VALLEY : CÔTES DU RHÔNE
Viognier, Roussanne, Bourboulenc
MEDIUM-BODIED, DRIED APRICOT, TROPICAL FRUITS, HONEY, NO OAK
FARMING : Practicing Organic
Domaine des Lises Cornas Equis 2018
$68
FRANCE: RHONE VALLEY: CORNAS
Syrah
FULL-BODIED, DEEP RED FRUIT, TANNIN, SPICE, RICH, NEW OAK
Son and winemaker for most highly esteemed Alain Graillot. Bigger in fruit and body than Graillot’s Rhone reds due to destemming of all fruit. Expressive nose and palate that drinks incredibly well now, in addition to great aging possibility.
ECOLOGY: Organic
PAIRING: Pot-au-Feu
Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet Herve Souhaut Blanc 2022 750mL
$37
France : Rhone Valley : Ardeche
70% Viognier, 30% Roussane
FULL BODIED, DARK FRUIT, MINERAL, FINE TANNINS, NEUTRAL OAK
The nose features lightly honeyed buttery aromas, flowers, white peach, subtle tropical notes, and hints of mineral and white pepper. Medium bodied but very mouth filling—silky. Slightly smoky finish.
Biodynamic
Domaine Santa Duc Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 'La Crau Ouest' 2020 750mL
$150
Herve Souhaut Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet Syrah 2022 750mL
$35
FRANCE : RHONE VALLEY
Syrah
MED-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, PLUM, SPICE, VIOLET, BACON FAT, USED OAK
100% Syrah from the Rhone's most mythic & masterful producers
Crackling with anise, blueberry, and pomegranate fruit; laced with hints of violet; a touch lean with a brisk mineral edge; moderate tannins that bolster & hold its fruitiness on the finish.
FARMING : Practicing Organic
PAIRING : Squab, Cornish game hen, or roasted chicken
Les Vignerons d'Estezargues Cotes du Rhone Villages 'Domaine Les Genestas Signargues' 2019 750mL
$15
FRANCE : RHONE VALLEY : SOUTHERN RHONE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICE, EARTH, MINERAL, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Spontaneous fermentation only; no fining; no filtration; little to no sulfur added at bottling
Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Rouge 'Cavanos' Vieilles Vignes 2020 750mL
$40