By Jeff Patten
Even putting aside those special wines, St. Joseph is able to offer something unique: a Northern Rhone Syrah that typically offers more drinkability, more vibrancy and more liveliness than its famous cousins.
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By Jeff Patten
How to use this guide: 1. Read the previews of each blog post. 2. Click the title links to read the entire post. 3. Become an expert in the Northern...
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By Jeff Patten
For years, Cornas was just another “value” village of the Northern Rhone, with a reputation more like St. Joseph, say, than Cote Rotie or Hermitage. It was deemed “rustic” and...
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By Jeff Patten
Allen Meadows, more familiarly known as Burghound, was once asked what wines he likes to drink most from outside of Burgundy. His answer was Cote Rotie. No other region can produce wines...
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By Jeff Patten
Hermitage may be the greatest wine made from Syrah anywhere in the world. In this post, Jeff takes a close look at Hermitage, focusing on everything from its history and...
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By Jeff Patten
Syrah is one of the greatest grape varieties that produces wine. Here are all your questions about the grape answered.
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