Old Vine Grenache from Côtes-du-Rhône

Maxime-François Laurent “Pourpre” (Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge, 2014) ~$25/bottle The Southern Rhône is a magical place. On a sweeping tumble of broad terraces beneath villages of ancient glory lie sun-drenched vineyards filled with the scents of thyme and lavender. To drink a…

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Posted on 2015.09.30 in Saturday Sips Wines, France, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

New Arrivals: Rare French

We received a mere four cases each of these two wines (the entire allocation for the state). These are the top cuvées for both winerys and both wines are only made in the best vintages. We’re already down to a…

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Posted on in France, Beaujolais, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Mother’s Day Rosé Garage Sale

Special Price on all rosé for Mother’s Day Stop by the store this Saturday to taste a dozen rosé wines from France and Spain. Our chunk of earth here in Southeastern Michigan has finally warmed up from an especially frozen…

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Posted on 2015.05.06 in Saturday Sips Wines, France, Spain DO, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Cigales, Provence, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Value from Southern Rhône’s Vacqueyras

2011 Domaine des Amouriers Price: $26/bottle – SOLD OUT 2010 Domaine de l’Espigouette Price: $24/bottle – SOLD OUT We’re always talking about “value” wines. The reality is, when it comes to wine, there is no definition of value that…

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Posted on 2015.04.01 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Sophisticated and Affordable Southern Rhône

Domaine de l’Oratoire St. Martin (Cairanne Côtes-du-Rhône Villages) – 2011 Les Douyes Rouge Special Price: $26/bottle SOLD OUT – 2010 Haut Costias Blanc Special Price: $15/bottle SOLD OUT L’Oratoire Saint-Martin estate is a benchmark in the…

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Posted on 2015.03.19 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Southern Rhône Round Two

We had such a fantastic turnout for last Saturday’s tasting that we decided to hold another Southern Rhône tasting this coming Saturday. We’ll be pouring a handful of hearty, sun-drenched wines, both red and white. We’ll be…

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Posted on 2015.01.21 in Saturday Sips Wines, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

A Southern Rhône Celebration

This cold snap has us craving hearty, sun-drenched wines from the south of France. Stop by this Saturday to sample an assortment of Southern Rhône wines all at discounted prices. From country wines for $10, up to the region’s most famous appellation, Châteauneuf-du-Pape,…

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Posted on 2015.01.16 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Châteauneuf-du-Pape & Meursault

2011 Domaine La Barroche Châteauneuf-du-Pape Signature Price $79/bottle The young and incredibly talented Julien Barrot took over winemaking at Domaine La Barroche during the disastrous 2002 vintage. Despite this trial by fire, Julien has since produced one magnificent vintage after…

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Posted on 2014.12.12 in Saturday Sips Wines, France, Burgundy, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

2011 Domaine Raymond Usseglio Cuvée Impériale “Vignes Centenaires” — Traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Price: $53 per bottle or Special 6-Pack Discount $300 SOLD OUT On the edge of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, on the road to Courthézon, is where you’ll find La Crau — one of the most renowned lieux-dits in the…

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Posted on 2013.10.04 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Château de La Font du Loup – Elegance in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

La Font du Loup (the fountain of the wolf) is both a famous lieu-dit situated in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape within the commune of Courthézon, and the name of the natural spring in the center of the estate. Legend has…

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Posted on 2013.09.20 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

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