Peppery Wine

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France- This wine reveals plenty of peppery, black raspberry, cassis, and cherry fruit, surprising density, a velvety texture, and a long, heady finish.

France - Rhone - Cotes du Rhone - Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France- Produced from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, some of which are flash-heated using the same methods as those at Chateau de Beaucastel, the fruit is rich and jammy with peppery spice, concentration and intensity.

Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA- Aromas of ripe, dark black cherry, chocolate and currant complement the spicy peppery notes and hints of toasted sweet oak. Flavors of jammy dark fruit are accompanied by soft velvety tannins, followed with a long, rich finish.

La Mancha, Spain- A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Tempranillo this wine is a deep ruby/purple color. With a smoky black cherry, peppery scented nose, and a wonderful texture, of creamy, ripe, chewy fruit, it has a spicy long finish. An excellent wine for red meats and pasta dishes.

Bourgogne, France- Light garnet with brick rim. Clean nose, showing moderately intense aromas of baking spices, earth, raspberries, some kirsch and forest floor. Aromas of spiced plum compote on the palate with a slight peppery, vegetal hint.

Aragon, Spain- Dark cherry and raspberry aromas are underpinned with spicy, peppery notes with hints of anise. Displays extraordinary natural acid balance, even at elevated ripeness levels. Conveys vibrant, juicy fruit with a very soft, sweet-fruited palate structure.

Barossa, Australia- Another winner from the Thorne-Clarke family! Ripe, jammy black fruit flavors with a dollop of strawberry cream on the soft, lush finish. The perfect party red. Excellent with Broiled Lamb Chops. Aged 12 months in oak.

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France- This Cotes du Rhone has an intense red ruby-color, with aromas of soft, red fruits, and typical rounded tannins. It is powerful, well structured and peppery. A classic Rasteau Villages, it is enjoyable alone or perfect to accompany roasted meats.