Domaine des Gravennes, Côtes du Rhône

A small, family-owned winery, Domaine des Gravennes crafts an unusually silky smooth Côtes du Rhône. The wine presents red plum, brambly dark fruit, black pepper and herbs de Provence; firm, smooth tannins, medium body and a vibrant finish.

Varietals: 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache

Vineyards: Estate vineyards; alluvial, sandy limestone-clay soil

Farming: Organic

Vinification: Estate vineyards in Suze la Rousse near Lirac; sandy, limestone-clay soil, vines average 30 years

Aging: 12 months in cement