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Northern Rhone

2008 Condrieu

2008 was a cool and wet vintage in the Northern Rhone which led to some flowering problems in the Spring, disease pressure …

Achieving balance in Viognier

Viognier is the flagship white grape variety of the Northern Rhone.  While Cote-Rotie may blend up to 20% of viognier in their …

A toast to wood

Ageing of wine in wood adds complexity to wine and is influenced by the type of wood used, its origin, how it …

Syrah in the Northern Rhone

The Northern Rhone produces predominantly dry red wines and the sole red grape is Syrah.  Cote Rotie is allowed to blend in up …