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Rhone Blends (Generally marketed with proprietary names, such as Fleur de Montagne.)

Regions and Vineyards

Plymouth, Placerville, Fiddletown, Auburn, Lodi, Davis, Penn Valley, Grass Valley, Ione, Murphys

Wineries

Amador Foothill Winery, David Girard Vineyards, Dillian Wines, High View Vineyards, Il Gioiello Winery / Morse Wines, Lone Buffalo Vineyards, m2 Wines, Marr Cellars, Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery, Ripken Vineyards, Sierra Knolls Vineyard & Winery, Sierra Vista Vineyards And Winery, Tanis Vineyards, Twisted Oak Winery ...more

Flavor

Generally intense and complex

Body

Big, occasionally brawny, but more often than not balanced.

At the table, pour it with...

Rich meat dishes, from elk and venison to meatloaf and meatballs.

Curiosities

As with white wines based on Rhone Valley grape varieties, California winemakers are recognizing that syrah, grenache, mourvedre and the like have more to say together than apart.

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