All Roads Lead to Rhône in This Week's Newsletter

Rhône Buyer Keith Mabry declares this “the era of the Rhône,” and in this week’s newsletter, he explores why. A string of excellent vintages, exciting new Direct Import producers, and best-in-France values—our Rhône aisle is the destination for fans of soulful wines at every price point. These pages will introduce you to Mas de Libian, a family-run biodynamic producer in the Ardèche region of Southern Rhône, whose wines are dynamic, bright, altogether uplifting renditions of customary Rhône blends. Get first dibs on the heralded 2019 vintage of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, said by Rhône Buyer Alex Pross to have “beautiful fruit, great structure, and wonderful complexity, with energy and drive.” And reacquaint yourself with Guy Farge, a staple of our Northern Rhône program, whose steep terraced vineyards are some of the best in the region, boasting esteemed neighbors like Thierry Allemand.

For lovers of complex, satisfying reds and aromatic, textural whites, Rhône is a mecca that is not to be missed.

Join Keith on Instagram Live @klwines on Wednesday, April 7 at 12PM, for a newsletter roundup! He’ll pop the cork on a few of his favorites and go more in-depth on producers and vintages. We hope to (virtually) see you there!