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Aptly referred to as the Northern Rhône, this area is the vine-stretched and steeply inclined hills from Today this area differs from its southern counterparts in that, most notably, the Northern Rhône is far But Syrah is the regional specialty when it comes to the Northern Rhône. Though expensive, this is a wine worth splurging on, as it can make a great intro to the Northern Rhône As with all the appellations in the northern Rhône, a heavy bed of schist, or in this case, genius is

Whether you prefer a juicy Napa Cabernet, or the lean acid of a Barbaresco, the Southern Rhône in particular First a little background on the southern Rhône. The most well known southern Rhône wine is of course, the ever-delicious Châteauneuf-du-pape. In the high vineyards of the Northern Rhône, the howling wind requires building terraces and trellising Grenache is blended with Syrah, the prize of the Northern Rhône, a peppery, inky, dark-fruit laden grape

perhaps more is the most austere and aptly named wine the Popes, that is Châteauneuf-du-Pape jewel of the Southern Rhône. However, despite any schism, it’s worth mentioning the sheer beauty of this area in southern France. This means that these Rhône wines can kick the palette in all different directions when tasting. The toughest ripeners, like Mourvèdre, will end up on southern slopes accompanied by the famous Galets