though red is by far the leader. Both appellations produce a lot of wine, and as a result there are generic Côtes du Rhônes and brilliant ones. The key is choosing wisely — for instance ...

The wine is aged 24-30 months in neutral oak. Sample submitted for review. The E Guigal Cotes du Rhone Red has an SRP of $18 and is available for as low as $13 including at many Costco locations ...

This dark-skinned red grape most likely originated in France's Rhône Valley ... but it's also a blending partner in Southern Rhône appellations, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it adds structure ...

Today, Grenache is the star of red blends in France's Southern Rhône Valley, reaching its pinnacle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is widely grown in Spain, where it's dominant in Priorat and a component ...