As a display of gratitude to those who have taken advantage of the many wine packages we have offered in the past, we invite you to an in-store experience, free of charge, to discover (and re-discover) one of our favorite…
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Posted on 2023.03.11 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
We can all agree that rosé is ideal for warm weather, and we can probably also agree that climate change is leading to a bit too much warm weather. And that does not necessary lead to more rosé, since the…
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Posted on 2022.06.24 in Tavel, Côte-de-Provence, Côtes-du-Rhône, Rosé de Loire, Anjou, Sancerre, Gigondas, France, Wine-Aid Packages, Loire, Provence, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
‘More bang for the buck’ or ‘more bounce to the ounce’? —choose your idiom and see how well it applies in Southern Rhône. Two factors contribute to the ocean of wild, hedonistic and affordable wines from the ground floor of…
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Posted on 2022.05.26 in Tavel, Rasteau, Vacqueyras, Lirac, Cairanne, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, France, Wine-Aid Packages, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
To Blend or Not to Blend The magic of the blend is the keystone in Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s rock-solid reputation; fifteen varieties are legally permitted in the appellation, and the proportion of each used in the final cuvée is a reflection of…
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Posted on 2022.02.05 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Wine-Aid Packages, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
With apologies to Mr. Shakespeare, a rosé by any other name would probably be sweeter. The fortunes of pink wine have risen and fallen with consumer tastes, especially in the United States, where rosé has endured a shunning for being…
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Posted on 2021.08.20 in Chinon, France, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Wine-Aid Packages, Loire, Provence, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
If you like biodynamic wines, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and lauded producers, you’ll find them all at this Saturday’s tasting, One of France’s most influential vignerons, Jean-Paul Daumen is the fifth-generation owner and winemaker of Domaine de la Vieille…
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Posted on 2020.10.21 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
Our latest Wine-Aid box features a selection of wines that represent the value that can be found from Rhône Valley’s top producers when you dig deep into their portfolios. While these “Country Wines” are generally everyday drinkers, they all rise…
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Posted on 2020.08.26 in France, Wine-Aid Packages, Southern Rhone, Northern Rhone  | Read more...
The appellation of Les Baux-de-Provence is unmistakably Provençal. Between olive groves and pine forests the rocky landscape is wild with the fragrant garrigue that marks its wines. Although the appellation is small and relatively new, the handful of winemaking estates…
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Posted on 2020.07.08 in France, Wine-Aid Packages, Provence  | Read more...
Domaine Les Pallières “Racines” (Gigondas 2016) Special Price: $232/6-pack (~$39/bottle) The next best thing to a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a less expensive, yet superb Gigondas (pronounced jhee-gohn-dahss) from celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape producers. Brothers and fourth generation winemakers Frédéric and Daniel Brunier are…
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Posted on 2019.06.20 in Saturday Sips Wines, France, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
Although relatively small, Bandol is easily Provence’s most recognized appellation. It’s sun-soaked southerly terraces brushed with Medditerranean breezes are ideal for cultivating Mourvèdre. Mourvèdre is a grape variety with one of the longest growing cycles, but when fully ripened has…
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Posted on 2019.06.06 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Provence  | Read more...