Carol Shelton’s “Coquille Rouge” continues its success with the 2021 vintage, and it show’s Carol’s talent as a master blender. This time around, it is equal parts Mourvedre, Grenache Noir, Carignane and Petite Sirah, with some Alicante Bouschet and a dash of Viognier rounding things out – figuratively and literally. It presents on the bright side of the Rhone – think Cote Rotie with flash. Brava!
Carol Shelton, Central Coast (California) 2021
By Rich Cook