Vote for Cotes du Rhone (and Dropping Ice in Wine) on Election Day
In time for the elections, Mark broadcasts from the U.S. Capitol in our nation’s capital to discuss why adding ice isn’t necessarily a capital offense. He features Côtes du Rhône, a dependably delicious and affordable red that is perfect for robust, cooler-weather fare. Click here to view.
Featured wine: Château de l’Estagnol Côtes du Rhone 2007 (France, $11)
Other Bravely Pleasurable Côtes du Rhône:
–Cuvée du Vatican Côtes du Rhône 2009 ($15)
–Domaine de la Mordorée Côtes du Rhône 2009 ($18)
–Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône “Parallèle 45” 2007 ($13, also comes in magnum size – great for the holidays!)
–Jean-Luc Colombo Côtes du Rhône “Les Abeilles” 2007 ($12)
–Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône Reserve 2009 ($11)
–St.-Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2009 ($13)
“Outside of my husband’s wine [Destino Wines in Napa], I tend to prefer something from the Côtes du Rhône. In general, I’d say that delicious to me means dry, full, and elegant.” – actress Bebe Neuwirth, as quoted in Oldman’s Brave New World of Wine
