Franck Balthazar Côtes Du Rhône Rouge, 2023 Sonoma County the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather

the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather that reduced yield and ripened the remaining grapes quickly

opulent minerally-grounded backbone is accented by a driving acidity and enduring balance

or pairing with fried foods

From the light citrus and white pepper aroma

We would have it with a pan seared dover sole with lemon and capers

Franck Balthazar Côtes Du Rhône Rouge, 2023 Sonoma County the vineyards experienced inconsistent weatherThis wine is 40% Grenache, and 60% Syrah all sourced from a single parcel in the Rhone. A delightful bottling of Rhone wine, with plenty of blackberry, smoke, leather, plum, and cherry. Pair with Skirt Steak Taco's, or Texas Chili (no beans).