The Cotes du Rhone (pronounced coat doo roan) region lies in the southern part of the Rhone Valley in southeastern France. It produces a wide variety of red and white wines from its 170,000 acres of vineyards, making up about 14 percent of the country's production.
This red is a blend of grenache (75 percent) and syrah (25 percent), which more than covers the region mandate of at least 40 percent grenache. It comes from vineyards owned by Michel Picard, who runs the family operation with his wife and children.
The wine shows scents of leather and licorice, features red fruit flavors and finishes dry and earthy.
Sherry: "Bright, fruity cherry with floral notes on the finish." 3 stars Chris: "Flavors of raspberry, plum and cherry with balanced tannins." 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $9.
Coming next week: The Naked Grape Moscato
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