Winter is in full swing, and we have THE wine recommendation for you during these cold winter months – a great bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape! Chateauneuf du Pape is the most well-known appellation in the Southern Rhone, and while the region produces both red and white wines, it is more known and famous for its red wines. The cold winter months are the perfect time to enjoy Chateauneuf du Papes - they are full-bodied, rich, intense and pair perfectly with hearty winter comfort foods, including game dishes and your favorite red meat meals. Chateauneuf du Pape also pairs well with spicy dishes.
We’re sharing one of our favorite producers who you may or may not be familiar with, Janasse. “Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape is next level, yet so few people have tried it. It flies under-the-radar as one of the greatest producers in the Southern Rhone, yet every collector who has tasted it once became a fan instantaneously.