don't know how you feel, but the Beaujolais from stars like the Gang of Four evoke a certain carefreeness in me. One single sip transports me to a courtyard in Villi?-Morgon, uncorking bottle after bottle, getting tipsier than intended. Then there are the...
Red wine. Chinon, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Cabernet Franc. Very solid, reveling a nicely roasted wood note. Les Cornuelles has a very clear and fruity sour cherry aroma with discreet tar aromas; it indicates a lovey purity and elegance. The win...
Deep ruby-red. Smoke-accented cherry, dark berries and licorice on the perfumed nose, which takes on succulent floral and herb nuances with air. Smooth, concentrated and gently sweet, offering mineral- and spice-accented black raspberry, cherry and violet...
Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Pungent floral and black pepper flourishes complement smoke-inflected dark berry aromas. Fleshy, juicy and smooth on the palate, offering sappy cassis, bitter cherry and licorice flavors that firm up slowly through the midpala...
While great northern Rhône Syrah is perfectly suited to carnivorous pairings, Lionel’s “Les Hautes Ribaudes” is nimble enough to enjoy with lighter dishes—served cool, it complements just about anything. Consistently among the Rhône’s best values, it’s no wonder this is a longtime staff favorite.
—Anthony Lynch