rhone valley

  1. Lionel Fraisse of Alain Voge on the Terroir of Cornas, Going Organic and Climate Change

    Lionel Fraisse of Alain Voge on the Terroir of Cornas, Going Organic and Climate Change

    Domaine Alain Voge exemplifies the mastery of Cornas winemaking, capturing the spirit of the land and the artistry of the winemaker. With each bottle, it offers a profound and captivating experience that showcases the unique and extraordinary qualities of this exceptional appellation.

  2. Syrah or Shiraz? A Tell-All About the Popular Grape

    Syrah or Shiraz? A Tell-All About the Popular Grape

    As the fourth most planted red grape in the world and the third most planted red grape variety in France, Syrah or Shiraz (depending on location, style, and type) possesses vibrant dark skin with an excellent full-bodied roughness. While its origins remain open to interpretation, several different theories exist.

  3. How Jean-Luc Colombo's Passion for Vin de Garde Transformed the Cornas Appellation

    How Jean-Luc Colombo's Passion for Vin de Garde Transformed the Cornas Appellation

    Cornas is a small wine appellation in France’s Northern Rhône Valley. Located at the southern end of the region, its steep granitic hillsides are planted with only about 110 hectares of vines, all of which is Syrah. Until recently, Cornas wines were considered rather harsh and rustic; not worthy of the world's attention and frequently passed over in favor of wines from its storied neighbors,...

  4. Crozes-Hermitage, A Truly Budget-Friendly and Delicious Wine from the Northern Rhône

    Crozes-Hermitage, A Truly Budget-Friendly and Delicious Wine from the Northern Rhône

    Crozes-Hermitage, the largest wine appellation in the Northern Rhône, and the wines of Domaine Les Bruyeres.
  5. Saint-Joseph Producer Aurelien Chatagnier

    Saint-Joseph Producer Aurelien Chatagnier

    Domaine Aurelien Chatagnier and a wonderful yet classic example of elegant Syrah from the Northern Rhône.
  6. Terroir: Under the Surface

    Terroir: Under the Surface

    Hands down, soil is the essential element when planting vines and growing grapes.
  7. Beaumes-de-Venise, More Than Just Muscat

    Beaumes-de-Venise, More Than Just Muscat

    A snapshot of France's Beaumes-de-Venise wine region.
  8. Discover Lirac, Birthplace of the “Côte du Rhône"

    Discover Lirac, Birthplace of the “Côte du Rhône"

    Lirac - the most southerly appellation in the Rhône valley and producer of red, white and rosé wines
  9. Australia’s Second Act

    Australia’s Second Act

    Australian winemakers are pushing back on their low-budget image.
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