Wine Knowledge

Four Southern Rhône appellations in a phrase each: Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Cairanne

The southern Rhône is a great wine region of many appellations, led by Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Among them, Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Cairanne differ so clearly in style that a side-by-side tasti...

The four main varieties you need to know to understand Rhône white wine

Viognier/Grenache Blanc/Marsanne/Roussanne When people think of the Rhone region of France, many first think of powerful, spicy red wines. However, the Rhone is also a treasure trove of white wi...

Rethinking Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Three Fruits and Selection Tips

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, an AOC (AOP) that represents the Southern Rhone, is well-known to wine lovers. Just hearing the name might conjure up words like "rich," "powerful," and "suitable for aging." W...