Ep. 41 The Northern Rhone: Tip Toeing Into Turtleneck Red Wines

A semi deep dive/ intro into the wonderous region of France that is the Northern Rhone. Known most famously for red wines made from Syrah- this is a very special and historical region that produces some amazing wine. Let's get a little intro to it and get ready for cool breezes that beckon turtleneck sweathers.    Wines we love from the Northern Rhone:    2018 Herve Souhaut, Ardeche, Syrah 2014 Jean-Baptiste Souillard, Les Baties, Crozes-Hermitage, Syrah 2000 Jean-Louis Chave, L'Hermitage, Syrah 2013 Thierry Allemand, Reynard, Cornas, Syrah * I know they are all higher price point, we also have some killer options that are at a lower price point as well!

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Wine Face breaks down the ins and outs of wine: how it’s made, why it’s important, what you should drink, and why people often make it so elitist. Wine Face features thoughtful interviews with chefs, winemakers, celebs, and some exciting enthusiasts, as well as entertaining opportunities to help listeners learn a new fact or two for their next trip to the wine shop, or even to help plan their next dinner party. Helen Johannesen is a partner at Jon & Vinny’s in Los Angeles, and the owner of Helen’s Wines, the gem box retail wine shop in the back of Jon & Vinny's locations. Helen is the Beverage Director for all Jon & Vinny’s associated restaurants. She hosts wine classes, runs a curated wine club, and was named Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016.