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Our Core Value

Education

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Dive into the grapes

Rhône Varietals

American Rhône-style wines are made from the same grapes that have flourished for centuries in France’s Rhône River Valley. The French government recognizes 22 varieties in the various appellations that comprise this diverse wine-growing region.

Rhône Appellations (Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Condrieu, Châteuneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Bandol, Côtes du Rhône and several others) each choose a subset of Rhône varietals that they consider their grapes. 

Grape of the Month

To help you know your Bourboulenc from your Grenache Blanc—and beyond—each month we highlight one of the 22 official Rhone grape varieties.

 

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explore each grape

Rhône Varieties

Discover the amazing, esoteric Rhônes!

Carignane Noir

Cinsault (Cinsaut)

Clairette Rose

Counoise

Grenache Noir

Mourvèdre (Mataro)

Muscardin

Petite Sirah/Durif*

Picpoul Noir

Red Blends**

Syrah/Shiraz

Terret Noir

Vaccarèse

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all in one place

Tech Sheet

Our mission is to educate the public on Rhône varietal wine grapes grown in America and to promote the production and enjoyment.

*WHILE PETITE SIRAH IS NOT AN OFFICIAL CÔTES DU RHÔNE GRAPE, IT IS DERIVED FROM SYRAH.
**WHITE AND RED RHONE BLENDS ARE COMPRISED OF RHONE VARIETALS WITH THE BLEND COMPOSITION REFLECTED ON THE WINE LABEL.