Rhone

Organic. Dry, fresh. Mostly Cinsault and Grenache, plus Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre. Med body + acidity. Red currant, forest blackberry.

Biodynamic. This is your lightened-up Cotes du Rhone for everyday drinking. Southern Rhone blend. Blackberry, plum, kirsched cherry. Unoaked.

Organic. This Souhat side-project blends Syrah + Grenache. Dark fruit, exotic spice, dried flowers. Lightly chill.

Biodynamic. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre. Outstanding value from just outside Chateauneuf du Pape. Rocky dark cherry, parched earth, modest tannins.

Organic. Silky smooth CDR. Herbal. Minerally finish.

Biodynamic. 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Carignan. Black cherry, black pepper, herbal, chillable, yum.

France Faury, Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2019

Organic. 4-bottle equivalent.

Biodynamic. 100% Syrah. Savory, floral, spicy. Big tannins, low sulphur. Hello steak frites!

France Domaine Philippe Faury, Cote Rotie 2016

Organic. 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre. Wildflower incense + dense blue fruit.

Biodynamic. Old-vine Grenache and friends. Full-bodied, fresh. Age-worthy but drinks amazing now.