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More Top Rated Rhone Varietals

Rancho Arroyo Grande in California

While commonly grown in the Rhône Valley of France, many of the region's grape varieties are sprouting in vineyards across the world. The red Rhône varietals consist of Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, Cinsault, Carignan, and Petite Sirah. Below we list the best of these previously featured wines and blends we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.

 

Andrew Murray Vineyards
1999 Espérance
50 % Syrah, 45 % Grenache, 5 % Mourvèdre
Santa Barbara County, CA
15/20
$22

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Pipestone Vineyards
2000 Melange
Paso Robles, CA
13.5/20

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Domaine de la Terre Rouge
1996 Noir Grand Année, Rhône blend: 48% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah
Sierra Foothills
13/20

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Les Garrigues de Beaumard-Lambert
1998 Les Garrigues Cotes-du-Rhône
Domaine de la Grand'Ribe
13/20

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