Episode 56: Rhone Values (Gigondas + Vacqueyras)

If you're looking for a less expensive alternative to the glorious blackberry funk of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Mark Oldman points you to the Southern Rhone Valley's GIgondas and Vacqueyras.

Featured wines:
Guigal Gigondas 2007 ($24)
Domaine le Sang des Caillou Vacqueyras Cuvee Floureto 2004 ($22)

Other Riveting Rhones:
Andrieux & Fils Gigondas 2009 ($25)
Arnoux Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2007 ($15)
Cécile Chassagne Gigondas 2009 ($20)
Chateau de St.-Cosme Gigondas 2009 ($35)
Clefs des Murailles Vacqueyras 2007 ($16)
Domaine de Montvac Vacqueyras Arabesque ($17)
Domaine Le Colombier Vacqueyras Tradition 2009 ($17)
Vignerons de Caractère Vacqueyras 2010 ($20)

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[tatoul1001]

vacqueyras: "hard to pronounce....good value!" hahahah...i love it!