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Rhone Blend
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| The Rhône wine region is first divided into north and south. The north produces syrah based reds and pure viognier whites. The south produces Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other blends from several varieties. The first cultivated vines were likely planted in 600 BC, however, the orgins of the two most important grape varieties in the northern Rhone (Syrah and Viognier) are unknown. | | More information on Rhone Blend |
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| Sullivan Vineyards |
2004 Red Ink: Bordeaux/Rhone Blend
Red Ink, our propriety name for this lively and approachable wine, reflects the color of the ruby and violet highlights (Red Ink!). This wine has the aroma of candied fruit: strawb ...moreerry, cranberry, earthy notes, leather and a hint of mint. The luscious aromas of fruit, earthiness and leather weave complex layers throughout the wine. The finish is very long, exuding berries, spices, and butterscotch. Open a bottle of Red Ink for dinner; you will not be disappointed. It's easy to drink, and very easy to enjoy. Cheers!
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| Byron Winery |
2003 Io, Rhone-style Blend
Io takes its inspiration from France's Rhone Valley wines. It is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre, grown in the coold climate vineyards of Santa Barbara County.
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| Starry Night Winery |
2003 Adara
Rhone Style Blend
Named after a star in the Canis Major constellation, our 2003 Adara is a blend of Carignane, Grenache and Syrah, three grape varietals common to the Rhone Valley of France. It has ...moresoft tannins and lively fresh fruit flavors of strawberries, plums and wild blueberries with hints of sage and lavender. Adara can be enjoyed alone or with a wide variety of foods including pasta, pork, chicken and lamb. Aged in French and American oak barrels, our production of this wine was approximately 750 cases.
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| Twisted Oak Winery |
2005 Percent At Pound Dollar Exclamation
Sierra Foothills
These tasting notes are often based on the winemaker’s notes. Well, this time he told me that this %@#$! had aromas of peaches and butter. Have you ever buttered a peach? Just weir ...mored if you ask me. Then he goes on to mention creamy flavors of pear and truffles. Okay, now we have peaches and butter and pears and mushrooms. Is this insane or what? Well, I can tell you that this %@#$! is a lot yummier than that, and has body and character almost like a red wine. And it will even lay down for a few years. How cool is that? (as seen in the July 13, 2007 Wall Street Journal!)
This wine is a rich blend of 62% Marsanne and 38% Roussanne.
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| Cline Cellars |
2003 Oakley FiveReds
California
The 2003 Oakley Five Reds is a Zinfandel and Rhone blend. The mainstay varietals are Syrah 41%, Zinfandel 27%, Petite Sirah 22%, Alicante Bouschet 10%, and Mourvedre 1%. The Syrah ...more is from the cool growing regions of Sonoma and the Central Coast, the Zinfandel comes from the optimum growing regions of Contra Costa County and Lodi, the majority of Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Mourvedre come from our deep sandy soils of Oakley California in Contra Costa County.
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| Cline Cellars |
2005 Cashmere
California
We initially created this blend as an auction lot for the Hospice du Rhone held in Paso Robles each year. Cashmere is a very flavorful, smooth wine that offers big cherry, raspber ...morery and chocolate notes with hints of cracked black pepper and plum.
A portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold will be donated to local charities benefiting children.
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| Thunderbolt Junction Winery |
2005 Thunder
Paso Robles, CA
55% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and 16% Syrah. Enticing courant aroma with a hint of French Oak on the finish. Velvety smooth Rhone Blend perfect with Paella, Tuscan and French rustic ...morecuisine.
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| Big White House |
2005 Lapsus, Rhone-style Blend
Our 2005 Lapsus marries our Amarrosa Roussanne with our Quinlin Viognier. This year features a little more oak time on the Roussanne which doesn't come accross as oak so much in th ...moree Lapsus, but vanilla. In the Condrieu appellation of France, Viognier is the only allowed white wine varietal. A few miles down the Rhône on the opposite bank is Hermitage where Roussanne and Marsanne are the only allowed whites. Legend has it that when the Chevalier Gaspard de Stérimberg returned wounded from the Albigeois crusades in 1224, he cloistered himself within the tiny hamlet on the hill that now bears his description, Hermitage, and refused to speak for the remainder of his pious life. Surrounded as he was with spectacular vineyards he did some winemaking, and discovered the virtues of a unique blend of his local Roussanne with up river Viognier. Appearing to us in a dream, the garrulous Saint, though taciturn in life, revealed his secret in a Lapsus Lengua, slip of the tongue, and the blend, as well as the name of this wine was born. Raise a glass of Lapsus to the good St. Stérimberg.
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| Curtis Winery |
2006 Heritage Blanc
Santa Barbara County
Our 2006 Heritage Blanc is a classic Rhône-style blend with a complexity of flavor that is attributable to the inclusion of Viognier and Roussanne from vineyards in the Santa Ynez ...moreValley. It offers a vivid floral bouquet followed by opulent flavors of peach and pear with appealing mineral accents. The Roussanne component adds an assertiveness to the mid-palate, while the Viognier contributes elements of citrus and spice.
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| IO Vineyards |
2005 Io Rhone Blend
Santa Barbara County
"Like the strong-willed princess from Greek mythology for whom the wine is named, Io is beautifully expressive and sensuous, combining Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre from Santa Bar ...morebara County vineyards. The 2005 Io is concentrated, complex, and exceptionally well balanced on all levels. Aromas of strawberry, blackberry pie, dark plum and earth are accented by white pepper, brown spice and toasty smoke. The mature fruit flavors and rich concentration are framed by silky, rounded tannins and a supporting thread of natural acidity, making the 2005 Io a superb accompaniment to a wine array of full-flavored dishes. The wine offers a remarkable length on the palate that continues through its opulent, resonating finish."
- Jonathan Nagy, Winemaker
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| Miller Wine Works LLC |
2005 "The Works", Red Wine
Napa Valley, CA
Our first Rhone blend ... exhibits generous rose petal and kirsch on the nose, ceding to layers of dried wild strawberries, earth and spice on the palate which just keep unfolding ...more! 511 cases
48% Syrah / 38% Grenache / 14% Mourvedre
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| Calcareous Winery |
2005 Tres Violet
Paso Robles
Medium red purple in color. Ripe, rich Rhone aromas. The nose shows dark cherries, raspberries and a hint of mocha chocolate. Cinnamon and spicy fullness in mid-palate, with a gene ...morerous, yet soft and lingering finish. The composition of the newly released '05 is a bit bolder than our '04. Now with 40% Mourvedre, 30% Syrah and 30% Grenache, this makes for a bombshell of a wine, but certainly not lacking a sense of stylish structure. This is Paso Robles Rhone at its best. Enjoy now or cellar 3-5 years.
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| Cerro Caliente Cellars |
2006 Rhone Blend
Paso Robles/Herder Vineyards
Rhone Blend 44% Syrah/28% Grenache/28% Mourvedre
Outstanding bold nose and mouth feel. Pepper notes with a load of complex fruit balanced to perfection.
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