23 Southern Rhône Values

An excellent introduction to the Grenache-based wines of the Southern Rhône at prices that won’t turn you away
James Molesworth
Posted: March 5, 2010

The Southern Rhône enjoyed an excellent year in 2007—ripe, lush, flattering wines abound. Things will be trickier in 2008, however. It was a variable growing season with moisture and disease pressure that led to lower yields and more inconsistent wines marked by sometimes slightly jangly acidity. There will be successes, though. Here’s a selection of newly released wines that straddles the two years.

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