Rhone

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

France Villeneuve, 'La Griffe' Cotes du Rhone 2023

France Saint-Damien, 'La Bouveau' Cotes-du-Rhone 2022

Organic. 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre. Lush, full-body. Violets, black cherry, plum, pepper. Mediterranean herbs, spicy fresh finish. A rare treat.

Organic. Dry, med body. Crushed plum, red currant, green olive, pink peppercorn. Blue granite, black pepper, oceanic minerality. Northern Rhone. Excellent value.

France Kermit Lynch, Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023

Organic. Sublime, elegant natural Syrah from just outside St. Joseph in the northern Rhone. From Herve Souhaut/Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet.

Biodynamic. Plum, kirsch, violets, earthy-spice. Tannic, yet fresh + minerally. A gem.

Organic. 4-bottle equivalent.

Biodynamic. Rustic, classic, bold. Old-school Grenache, Syrah + Mourvedre. Small-family production.