Think of September as a transition month when rosés and white wines are still in order, but you are inching closer to those sturdy red wines to put alongside a winter stew. Think light reds to warm up the palate.
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While the northern Rhone Valley is dominated by syrah because it grows best in its cooler temperatures, southern Rhone Valley’s Mediterranean climate means milder winters and warmer summers conditions needed for varieties such as grenache.
We know how much our readers love values wines that surpass their price in quality so, this week we focus on the red wines of the Cotes du Rhone. It is a region that produces easy-to-find wine ranging from $15 to a still moderate $40.