Tuesday, February 18, 2014

2113 Wine Club - Southern Rhone, France


Southern Rhone porduces some of the worlds most delicious and sought after wines come from this region of Southern France.



Chateau Pesquie 2011 Terrasses Blanc

"Terrasses literally means "terrace" and evokes the vines cultivated in
terraces on the slope of the Ventoux. It is also a reference of the
various terraces in the Château Pesquié garden." - Eric Solomon Selections


Silver to light gold in color. White flowers and citrus on the nose. The palate is full of pear, peaches, citrus and apricot. Well structured and just a touch of minerality

Pair with citrus glazed trout, rockfish, baby clams. Ready to drink.


Domanie de Chantepierre Rosé (Tavel)

"Tavel is an unique wine which follows a vinification totally different from all other rosé wines, which is closely related to a red wine vinification : with long macerations from 48 to 72 hours. After pressing, a 10 to 15 days fermentation is led at low temperatures (13°-14°)." -terrisson-wines.com

Bright rosé with aromas of melon, pear, and cherry. Full bodied, dry and spicy.

Pair with italian mussels, calamari. Ready to drink.


2012 Dauvergne Ranvier, ‘Vin Gourmand’, Luberon AOC

This Luberon is a pretty, ruby color. The bright aromas remind you of fresh cherries, pomegranate and rosewood. The palate has wonderful fresh light red fruits character, black cherries and strawberries, with refreshing structure and a dry finish.

Chill slightly and pair with appetizers, soft cheeses, roasted chicken or pork.

Drink now through 2015
2011 Domaine Roche, Cotes du Rhone AOC

Incredibly rich and complex, revealing more flavors on each sip. Rich black fruit and spice on the nose. Heavy yet easy drinking. Slight notes of tobacco and black pepper.

Pair with lamb chops, pasta meat dishes. Drink now through 2017.

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