Sipping: Rhône wines - France, but make it fun.
Why Côtes du Rhône wines and not your usual wines? Because sometimes you want a little je ne sais quoi. These French reds bring sunshine, spice, and fun without the price tag. They’re smooth, food-friendly, and quite cool - like French jazz in a bottle. Try one and feel très chic. 🍷
Why Rhône Wines?
Looking for something delicious, affordable, and a little French? Rhône wines check all the boxes.
🍇 Red, White, or Rosé—You Win All the Ways
From juicy reds to crisp whites and dry rosés, there’s a Rhône wine for every taste and every season.
🍝 Made for Mealtime
BBQ, pasta, roasted veggies, or cheese boards—Rhône wines bring the flavor and love pairing with your favorite foods.
🇫🇷 French Quality Without the Fuss
These are classic French blends - bold, smooth, and seriously easy to love.
💰 Great Value from a Great Region
Big taste, small price tag. These sun-soaked, Grenache-led blends deliver all the flavor of France without breaking the bank.
🍷 Crowd-Pleaser
Smooth, balanced, and food-friendly—great for dinner parties or Tuesday nights.
👀 Some Cotes du Rhones we love at your local stores:
E. Guigal - a benchmark producer. Their Côtes du Rhône Rouge is consistently excellent—full-bodied, smooth, and spicy.
Famille Perrin - Sustainably farmed, approachable, and food-friendly. Look for both their red and white blends.
Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône (imported blend) - Hand-selected by the legendary importer, this wine offers purity, balance, and classic Rhône character.
Delas Frères - a bold, structured style with serious depth - great value for the quality.
Château de Saint-Cosme CdR and Little James’ Basket Press - Fun label, serious juice. A great intro to Rhône wines with juicy Grenache-driven appeal.
Domaine André Brunel
Old-vine Grenache with deep roots in the Southern Rhône - plush and full of personality
Look for upcoming tastings at Safeways in Northern CA.
@somm_vivant Reply to @smokeandvine PSA: this does NOT smell like beef and cheese 😆 Guigal Cotes du Rhône - one of the best values out there #winetip #winetime
♬ original sound - Amanda McCrossin | sommvivant
