Richard writes Most of these 173 tasting notes were taken at the recent biennial trade fair, Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône. Hundreds of wine professionals descend on the region for a week-long taste-a-thon that starts in the north (the hill of Hermitage is pictured) and moves southwards each day. Accordingly, there is a wide variety of styles and quality levels on offer, which reflects the diversity of the region. I have kept most...
Our spring 2019 collection – Rhône
Our series of compiled tasting notes flows into the Rhône Valley, featuring wines to suit every palate and wallet. See this guide to our spring collections.
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