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July 2019 - US Rhone Varietals This month's Wine feature is US Rhone Varietals Wines US Rhone Varietals Reviews All $28 San Simeon 2015 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah A dense petite Syrah that offers a full spectrum of flavors in a balanced, concentrated package. $28 » Read Full Review $36 Basalt Cellars 2015 GSM Red Blend Columbia Valley A delightful red that's bursting at the seams with ripe fruit and meaty Syrah; will be well-loved. $36 » Read Full Review $45 Crux Winery 2015 Grenache Sweet aromas perfectly compliment a dry and lip-smackingly juicy palate; a serious Grenache that will be welcomed by all at the table. $45 » Read Full Review $45 Crux Winery 2015 GSM Red Blend Russian River Valley A charming Rhone Varietal Blend with excellent food affinity; lengthy. $45 » Read Full Review $28 Brassfield Estate 2016 Eruption Red Blend High Valley A rich and pleasing red blend with balanced layers of fruit, spice, and darkest chocolate. $28 » Read Full Review $45 Crux Winery 2014 Petite Sirah A delicious and well-integrated Petite Syrah that is drinking very well now and will stand the test of time. $45 » Read Full Review $40 Crux Winery 2015 Syrah An enormous Syrah with big impact; ripe, toasty, rich and lengthy. $40 » Read Full Review $46 Ledson 2015 Estate Old Vine Syrah A tasty Syrah with great acidity; always big but never heavy. $46 » Read Full Review $47 Le Vigne 2016 Ame de la Vigne Red Blend Paso Robles A dense and chewy Rhone blend full of nuance in every nook and cranny. $47 » Read Full Review $52 Michael Gill Cellars 2017 Black Tie Estate Bottled Alicante Bouchet A charmingly herbal and rustic Alicante Bouschet that will bewitch the open-minded and unconventional set. $52 » Read Full Review $65 Lobo 2016 Howl Wulff Vineyards Custom Red Blend Napa Valley A beautifully restrained Napa red that offers elegant refinement in a glass. $65 » Read Full Review $68 Michael Gill Cellars 2016 Black Tie Estate Bottled Syrah An outgoing hot-climate Syrah that pleases the palate with jammy fruit and earthy charm. $68 » Read Full Review $36 Basalt Cellars 2016 Syrah A skillfully constructed Syrah with terrific integration and piles of fruity and savory appeal. $36 » Read Full Review $40 Waving Tree NV Rivergazer Red Blend Columbia Valley A mature, spicy Rhône blend that doesn't skimp on fruit. $40 » Read Full Review $42 Maryhill 2016 Kiona Vineyards Petite Sirah Big oak and sturdy tannins give this wine the oomph it will need to reach its fullest potential in the cellar. $42 » Read Full Review $48 Michael Gill Cellars 2018 Estate Bottled Counoise A fresh, juicy, joyful wine with a great sense of authenticity; a terrific summer pick. $48 » Read Full Review $19 Maryhill 2017 Viognier A pure, floral Viognier that will serve as an elegant summer dinner pairing. $19 » Read Full Review $26 Le Vigne 2016 Petite Sirah A nice balance of fruit and oak will appeal to lovers of big wine; drink now with rich beef or venison. $26 » Read Full Review $52 Akash Winery 2016 Petite Sirah A flamboyant and wildly aromatic Petite Syrah. $52 » Read Full Review $38 Maryhill 2016 Proprietor's Reserve Elephant Mountain Vineyards Syrah A big and bold Syrah; unabashedly fruity and delicious. $38 » Read Full Review $42 Maryhill 2016 McKinley Springs Vineyard Cinsault A lovingly oaked cinsault with a really nice range of roasty flavors; interesting and easy to love. $42 » Read Full Review $42 Maryhill 2016 Proprietor's Reserve Grenache A fresh, fruity grenache with wide appeal. $42 » Read Full Review $45 Wildwood Oak Winery 2016 Abba Mokelumne River Syrah A port-like Syrah that will be divine with blue cheeses and roast pork with fruits. $45 » Read Full Review $55 Canihan Family 2015 Exuberance Syrah A big inky Syrah for grilled meats. $55 » Read Full Review $10.99 Best Buy Cline 2018 Viognier A fresh and fruity Viognier; fuller-bodied but lovely for the warmer months. $10.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $17.99 Grande River Vineyards 2016 Estate Bottled Syrah A captivating regional wine with great structure and food-friendly style. $17.99 » Read Full Review $19 Biltmore Estate 2018 Limited Release Roussanne A plush and welcoming Roussanne that glides across the palate. $19 » Read Full Review $22 Maryhill 2017 Proprietor's Reserve McKinley Springs Vineyard Roussanne A silky-smooth and toasty roussanne. $22 » Read Full Review $24 Biltmore Estate 2017 Limited Release Petite Sirah An atypically juicy Petite Sirah that will play very well at the table. $24 » Read Full Review $38 Maryhill 2016 Les Collines Vineyard Syrah A cellarable Syrah with tight tannins; drink 2024 and on. $38 » Read Full Review $38 Maryhill 2016 McKinley Springs Vineyard Syrah A creamy, oak-driven Syrah for rich and decadent meals. $38 » Read Full Review $38 Maryhill 2016 McKinley Springs Vineyard Mourvedre Pinot Noir lovers will find a palate-pleasing alternative in this Horse Heaven Hills Mourvedre. $38 » Read Full Review $42 Maryhill 2016 Elephant Mountain Vineyards Mourvedre A nicely restrained yet fruity Mourvedre in an old world style. $42 » Read Full Review $44.95 Falkner 2016 Syrah A distinctive Syrah with a food-friendly style; pair away. $44.95 » Read Full Review $19 Biltmore Estate 2017 Syrah A fruit-forward Syrah; approachable and juicy. $19 » Read Full Review $20 Frey 2015 Biodynamic Syrah A bold Syrah with a nice sense of balance. $20 » Read Full Review $28 Lawer Estates 2017 Betsy's Vineyard Viognier A light and airy Viognier for summer pairings. $28 » Read Full Review $60 Château Élan 2017 Fingerprint Collection Grenache A somewhat Port-like Grenache with great fruity character and pop of juicy acidity; pair with blue cheeses. $60 » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Frey 2016 Organic Syrah A chewy Syrah for the table. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Biltmore Estate 2018 Limited Release Marsanne A creamy, toasty Marsanne with an elegant attitude. $19 » Read Full Review $27 Maryhill 2016 Syrah A rich and toothsome Syrah. $27 » Read Full Review $15 Frey 2016 Organic Viognier A fruity, funky Viognier that will be best with southwestern fare. $15 » Read Full Review $15 Frey 2016 Organic Petite Sirah A chewy somewhat angular Petite Sirah for the boldest dishes. $15 » Read Full Review $46 Ledson 2015 Estate Old Vine Petite Sirah Body and balance are pronounced in this Sonoma Valley fruit and spice driven Petite Sirah. $46 » Read Full Review $60 WineSmith 2017 Bates Ranch Brut Zero Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Grenache A somewhat esoteric, mineral-driven sparkler that could be dreamy with the right dish. $60 » Read Full Review $12.99 Cline 2018 Estate Grown Viognier A smooth white quaffer for easy-sipping. $12.99 » Read Full Review $14.99 Cline 2018 Estate Grown White Blend Sonoma Coast A solid smooth-sipping Rhone blend that offers plenty of orchard fruit flavors. $14.99 » Read Full Review $17.99 Grande River Vineyards 2016 Estate Bottled Viognier A crisp and table-friendly white. $17.99 » Read Full Review $30 Crux Winery 2016 Viognier A heavily oaked, nutty Viognier for substantial pairings. $30 » Read Full Review $39.95 Bel Vino NV Panache Reserve Red Blend California An effortless quaffer for weeknight pairings. $39.95 » Read Full Review $20 Frey 2016 Biodynamic Petite Sirah A dense and earthy wine. $20 » Read Full Review $30 WineSmith 2018 Bates Ranch Rosé Grenache A tart rose to serve with a good chill. $30 » Read Full Review $44 Maryhill 2016 Elephant Mountain Vineyards Indira Red Blend Rattlesnake Hills A funky earthy wine for those who don't like fruity profiles. $44 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2019-07-03-US-Rhone-Varietals.aspx