With its myriad microclimates, California is the perfect environment for vintners to utilize the advantages of modern winemaking to produce an array of high quality wines. The continuum of California Rhônes shouldn’t be a source of confusion for wine buyers; instead, it should serve as a gateway for discovery. In this tasting report, senior editor Aaron Romano has chosen to survey California’s latest releases of Rhône-style wines by region, rather than focusing on vintages. Follow along with this new methodology for navigating the diversity of this eclectic category, and get Romano’s scores and tasting notes!
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