An old friend is back. You may remember this wine from the Bobby Kacher days. A great blend of Mouvedre and Syrah full of Southern French character!
A long time Bassin's direct import this wonderful Domaine based in the beautiful town of Sablet makes authentic, terroir driven wines that sell for a song. There may be no better "all purpose" red on the planet!
Fresh and pure nose with some guavas and hints of pears, green apples and fine herbs, too. Elegant and bright on the medium-bodied palate. Flavorful but subtle and textured. Dry, with a very nice phenolic bite at the end. An excellent aperitif. Drink now.
Leading off the 2020s, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône is ripe, medium to full-bodied, and loaded with charm. Sunny red and black fruits, spice, and garrigue notes define the bouquet, and it's going to drink nicely right out of the gate. It shows the fruit-driven...
Based on 40% Roussanne and 30% each Clairette and Grenache Blanc (which is more Roussanne than usual due to the hail), the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc has a killer bouquet of ripe melon, orchard fruits, white flowers, and toasted spice. I love its rich...