March Wine of the Month: JL Chave Saint Joseph Offerus 2011 Northern Rhone Tasting In Store This Weekend! Vincent Paris, Chave Saint-Joseph Offerus and more! Say the name Chave and you are on hallowed ground when it comes to the wines of the Northern Rhone. With wine-making ties that go back to the 1400's, the family is known for producing some of the best (and most expensive!) red and white wines in the region from their vineyards on the famous Hermitage Hill. But they also have a small negociant business where they make wine from purchased grapes (sometimes supplemented with some of their own fruit) to create deliciously affordable, approachable wines made with the same care as their pricier counterparts - at a fraction of the cost! Our March Wine of the Month is the Chave "Offerus" Saint Joseph 2011, 100% Syrah from the Northern Rhone region of Saint Joseph on the western bank of the Rhone river. Named after the man who is believed to have planted the first Syrah vines in the Rhone, the wine is made in a "terroir driven" style, with incredible black pepper, cassis, and black olive notes. Chave's goal is to make a limited quantity of high quality Saint-Joseph from purchased grapes that has classic Northern Rhone character but is ready to drink much sooner than thier Estate wines - and priced so we can actually enjoy them! Packed with dark fruit, blueberry and meaty overtones, this would be great with lamb, braised meats, and game. The 2011 is supple and aromatic, a wine that is very enjoyable now and will drink well over the next 2-4 years or so. Cheers! Chris Cree, MW - 56 Degree Wine Saint Joseph "Offerus" 2011. JL Chave Selections - $32.99 per bottle on sale - $29.99 on six or more! To Order reply to this email with payment and shipping/pickup information, call us at 908.953.0900 or click on the links below! Wine Arrives Friday March 7th. Miss Something? Click here for our email archives! Need a Gift? Try One of Our Wine of the Month Programs - Click Here for Details! |
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