Berthollier Exception Chignin-Bergeron 2013

Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unusual Roussanne that has excellent potential. Producer/Winery: Denis and Didier Berthollier; Chignin, France. Grape Variety: Roussanne (called Chignin Bergeron in Savoie). Geographic […]

La Vrille et Le Papillon Caprice du Chameau 2012

Synopsis, Our Opinion: Very refreshing Viognier. Producer/Winery: Meyrl Crozier; La Vrille et le Papillon; Valvigneres, France. Grape Variety: Viognier. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Ardeche, France. […]

Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose 2016

Synopsis, Our Opinion: MEMORABLE Rosé with a character of its own. Producer/Winery: Domaine La Bastide Blanche; Le Castellet, France. Grape Variety: Rosé blend – Mourvèdre, […]

Les Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone Rose 2016

Synopsis, Our Opinion: Simply OUTSTANDING Rosé that’s a steal of a deal. Producer/Winery: Daniel Boulle and his wife Hélène; Domaine Les Aphillanthes; Travaillan, France. Grape […]

Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cotes-du-Rhone Rose 2015

Recommendation: A perfect summer-time sipping wine. Winery/Producer: Daniel Boulle; Domaine Les Aphillanthes; Travaillan, France. Grape Variety: Rosé blend: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Geographic Region, […]

La Bastide Blanche Bandol Rouge 2011

Recommendation: OUTSTANDING wine, chilled or not…but we give a STRONG recommendation to try it chilled on a hot summer evening. Winery/Producer: Michael and Louis Bronzo; […]