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December 2020 - US Rhone Varietals

December 2020 - US Rhone Varietals
This month's Wine feature is US Rhone Varietals Wines

US Rhone Varietals Reviews

Monte De Oro 2017 Estate Grown Syrah
95 points
$46
A beautifully integrated Syrah with distinctive style and grace; a must try.
Brecon Estate 2018  Mourvedre
94 points
$64
A bold, food-friendly Mourvedre with staying power.
Grgich Hills 2016 Miljenkos Selection Petite Sirah
94 points
$65
A dense and tannic wine with lifted and lively aromatics the balance and satisfy; a stylish pairing for grilled meats.
Locus Wines 2016 Sud Red Blend Rattlesnake Hills
93 points
$22
A well-integrated, balanced Rhone Varietal Blend with juicy fruits, hints of spice, and velvety tannins.
Brecon Estate 2018  Petite Sirah
93 points
$58
A rich and flavorful Petite Sirah for lovers of bold, fruity, grippy wines.
Locus Wines 2015 Red Blend Yakima Valley
92 points
$25
A bold red that exhibits excellent restraint; a sophisticated and concentrated blend for rich meals.
Locus Wines 2016 Strand Vineyard Syrah
92 points
$30
Decant or cellar this rich Syrah to unveil further depth of flavor.
Akash Winery 2017  Petite Sirah
92 points
$59
Alluring aromas welcome the imbiber to the glass in this concentrated and stylish Petite Sirah.
Brecon Estate 2018 Forty-Two Red Blend Central Coast
92 points
$60
A bold, spicy Rhone Blend that delivers! Drink now or cellar for a few years.
Brecon Estate 2018 Reserve Syrah
92 points
$74
A bold and commanding Syrah with a great balance of fruit and spice.
Pend d’Oreille 2018  Syrah
91 points
$22
A fruity, proudly Washingtonian Syrah with bright blue fruit and effortless drinkability.
Wildwood Oak Winery 2018 "Mamma Mia" Abba Vineyard Syrah
91 points
$37
A well-integrated, fruity Syrah with wide appeal.
Page Mill Winery 2018 GPS Red Blend Livermore Valley
91 points
$38
A grippy, complex red that keeps things interesting; try this distinctive wine with a variety of bold dishes.
Jacob Franklin 2019 Judge Family Vineyard Grenache
91 points
$48
A fruit-forward and exuberant Grenache with distinctive floral nuance.
Lawer Estates 2019 Betsys Vineyard Viognier
90 points
$30
A rich and exuberant Viognier that will delight lovers of the varietal.
Basalt Cellars 2017  Syrah
90 points
$36
A supple and round Syrah that's beautifully integrated.
Jacob Franklin 2018 Judge Family Vineyard Grenache
90 points
$48
Graceful Sonoma style, great integration and balance.
Brecon Estate 2018  Grenache
90 points
$49
A downright charming, somewhat Francophone Grenache for celebratory quaffing and joyous pairing.
Narmada Winery 2019  Viognier
89 points
$30
A friendly, pleasing white with wide appeal.
Basalt Cellars 2018 GSM Red Blend Columbia Valley
89 points
$36
A bold and fruity GSM blend with toasty, espresso-like oak notes.
Crux Winery 2017  Syrah
89 points
$42
A juicy, high acid Syrah for bold, rich grilled meats.
Crux Winery 2016  Petite Sirah
89 points
$45
A firm, dried-fruit focused Petite Sirah best for the cooler months.
Monte De Oro 2016 1516 Estate Grown Grenache
88 points
$35
A distinctively fruity and outgoing Grenache that offers a unique sipping experience.
Akash Winery 2018 Dreamville Syrah
88 points
$39
A brawny, chewy Syrah for the table.
Muse Vineyards 2019 Thalia White Blend Shenandoah Valley
87 points
$25
A smooth and creamy Roussanne-Marsanne blend to pair with roasted fare.
Basalt Cellars 2018 Ricks Red Blend Lewis Clark Valley
87 points
$38
An interesting GSM with classic notes of the Northwest combined with an distinctive earthy nuance.
Crux Winery 2017 GSM Red Blend Russian River Valley
87 points
$45
A solid GSM that will pair effortlessly.
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