Terres d'Avignon "Cypress Cuvée" Côtes du Rhône Rouge, 2018

"The result of a collaboration with the Terres dAvignon cave cooprative, a large cellar in the heart of the Southern Rhnes sprawling vineyard land. By purchasing fruit from a number of small grape growers in the area, the co-op crafts wines that express authentic regional character: aromas of ripe black fruit, a gentle spiciness, and a garrigue-flavored kick of thyme and rosemary. Bottled exclusively for the USA, this cuve is the result of traditional methods such as a natural fermentation, aging in concrete vats, and an unfiltered bottlingonce your trusty KLWM rep has gone to the cellar to decide on the final blend, that is. The resulting wine showcases a majority of Grenache with varying proportions of Syrah, Carignan, Mourvdre, and Cinsault, depending on the vintage. Here is a textbook Ctes du Rhne for everyday satisfaction: juicy and gulpable, with just enough chewy tannin to pair with a burger or whatever else might be on the menu." Anthony Lynch

Proprietary blend purchased from Terres dAvignon
Natural fermentation, vinified and aged in cement tanks
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.