Cotes du Rhone has long been among the most undervalued wines on the planet, and I offer this beauty from Espirit du Rhone as evidence. At $12, this blend of grenache, syrah, carignan and cinsault could be my house wine for as long as the supply lasts. Bright and succulent, it shows delicious red-fruit aromas with hints of spice and savory herbs, with modest tannins. It’s easy to drink and easy on the wallet.
Espirit du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone AOC (France) 2013
By Robert Whitley