The wonderful wines of France’s Rhone Valley are certainly no secret to most wine drinkers. From simple Cotes du Rhônes to the more famous village wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape , Hermitage and Cornas, the Rhone has played an important role in France’s storied wine history. Most of the region’s legendary reputation is based on the popularity of its red wines. By far the vast majority of wine produced in the region is red. However, the production of Rhone whites has steadily increased over the past ten years. The consistency and availability of Rhone whites has reached a level where the wines are now much more than an afterthought. Stylistically, these wines are lighter than most Chardonnay, yet richer than your average Sauvignon Blanc. They are quite refreshing, somewhat perfumed and never heavy. In addition these wines are rarely oaked. The grapes used are generally a blend of local southern French varietals such as Viognier, Roussane, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc. These are superb transitional white wines as the weather shifts from warmer to slighly cooler temps This tasting is scheduled for Sat. Sept. 8 from 3PM-5PM.
