Tag Archives: RHONE

Cheers to Fall Wine Review: 2012 Hermitage by M Chapoutier Monier de la Sizeranne

Posted on November 20, 2020 by waywardwine

It is Fall, and the season beckons you to watch me elucidate about this most fabulous Syrah:

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Video Wine Review: Perrin Côtes du Rhône Rouge France 2017

Posted on October 26, 2020 by waywardwine

Watch my review of this value daily red from the Côtes du Rhône:

Posted in EMPTIED BOTTLES, Red | Tagged Côtes du Rhône AOC, drink, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Red, Red wine, Review, rhône, RHONE, Syrah, Trader Joe's, travel, value, video | Leave a comment

A Rosé to Slay Summer: Clos Cibonne Tibouren Rose France 2016 Wine Review

Posted on June 18, 2018 by waywardwine

Long time no see, internet. Who knew parenting would eat up my wine writing hobby? Well, mommy and daddy could use a drink.

The summer sun demands chilled wines. So let us dip a toe into sunny Provence with a rare grape: Tibouren. The vine likely originates from Greece, possibly the Middle East, and it is tricky, subject to coulure, so consistent heat is key. Intense aromas and earthiness push it into a blending grape and rosés. Thus, today, mainly small plots in Provence and Liguria grow Tibouren. Continue reading →

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Singing Syrah: Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas

Posted on March 27, 2017 by waywardwine

If you venture to the French aisle of any wine store you will likely see a wine by Paul Jaboulet. Their entry level rouge, Parallèl 45, is nearly ubiquitous. And a nice little Côtes du Rhône it was. I say “was”, … Continue reading →

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Paso Robels 2: Tablas Creek Vineyard Review

Posted on January 18, 2016 by waywardwine

Last Monday, Wayward Wine began its tour of Paso Robles with the wild and small Fratelli Perata Winery. Today we review the opposite end of the spectrum, with international implant, Tablas Creek Vineyard.

Located in the cooler (for Paso), Western hills of the Santa Lucia coastal range: Continue reading →