Continuing to expand its reach, France’s Rhône Valley Vineyards launches a dynamic new strategic campaign in the US New York, NY, April 4, 2024 – Inter
Côtes du Rhône Villages: What’s in a Name? WEBINAR – JUNE 10th, 3PM - ON DEMAND. France’s Côtes du Rhône wines make almost half of the Rhône Valley wine production. The next-largest appellation, “Côtes du Rhône Villages”, comes from a smaller number of villages that have to adhere to stricter production standards. This is where you find the most terroir-centric production in the region and some of its best-kept secrets in all 3 colors: red, white and rosé.
New lots have been added and include:
Patrimony immersion: A rare double-magnum bottle (3L) of the 2017 Patrimony Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with an exclusive Mediterranean lunch, tasting, and vineyard tour at Daou Mountain for six people.
J. Lohr’s Urban Escape: Four-course dinner for six people at the exclusive private club, The Battery, in downtown San Francisco hosted by Cynthia Lohr, owner at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, and esteemed MS Christophe Tassan who expertly pairs the cuisine with J. Lohr library and small-lot, winery-exclusive wines.
Paris Valley Road Experience: Private five-course dinner for eight at the newly opened Paris Valley Road Estate Winery hosted by winemaker Doug Hidinger and exquisitely paired with Paris Valley Road wines by Chef Joe White.
Master Sommelier Christophe Tassan has spent his career hanging out in the most rarified air the wine and hospitality business has to offer. He grew up in his family’s Michelin-starred restaurant in Avignon, he worked for super star chef Alain Ducasse, he was the wine director of the legendary Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia, he attained literal heights running the wine program at Aureole in Las Vegas famous for the Wine Angels soaring 50 feet into the air to retrieve the best bottles. A career like his doesn’t lack for hardware either; he was awarded 2nd Best Young French Sommelier in 1988, Best Sommelier “South of France” in 1992 and became a Master Sommelier in 2000. In 2004 he was rewarded with the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France – Sommelier, France’s highest distinction for the trades. Today, his career has taken him to new heights-the top of the Moon Mountain District where Christophe oversees Moon Hollow a new wine label from Michael and Xochi Birch who own The Batt