From: Rhone Valley, France

Varietal: 50% Grenache, 38% Syrah, 4% Mourvedre

Rhonéa is a cooperative of local winegrowers that brings more than 388 artisan winemakers and their 2900 hectares (over 7100 acres) of vineyard area throughout the Rhône together around a creative and innovative model that allows for collaboration and innovation. This wine is part of Rhonéa’s signature collection, which means that it was blended to produce a fruity, food-friendly expression of terrior with silky tannins.

Tasting Notes: A complex, spicy and smoky nose. Notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, prune, licorice, mild tobacco, and vanilla. Silky tannins emerge as part of the wine’s long, rich finish.

Pairing: Duck breast, roasted beef with rosemary, beetroot carpaccio, or a medley of pan-fried mushrooms.