Enjoy the show? We're independently owned and produced and would LOVE your support! You can also watch ad-free! Join Vino VIP: https://www.visforvino.com/vino-vip Southern Rhone may be the most beautiful wine region in France! Stunning landscapes, quaint villages, ancient geography, and tons of Côtes du Rhône vineyards, all winding along the Rhône River in the South of France. The winemakers have tremendous respect for the land and work hard to preserve its legacy. Join Vince and his friend and local Frenchman, Sarkis, on a road trip through this wonderful wine region while learning about the fresh & fun red, rosé, and white wines of Southern Rhône! All locations, wines, and wineries are listed at: visforvino.com/southern-rhone DESCRIPTION: The Southern Rhône Valley in the South of France has some of the most incredible wine history in the world! The Romans cultivated this land thousands of years ago, and the people who work the land now know how special their vineyards are. We start our journey in Avignon, which is the capital of Côtes du Rhône wines, and talk about the geography, Mediterranean climate, and how the Rhône River helps the region's terroir. Next, I head to lunch at Le Carré du Palais with my friend and native Frenchman Sarkis in his 1957 MG convertible to meet an American ex-pat and sommelier, Kelly McAuliffe. Kelly guides us through a tasting of 3 different Rhône Valley wines and their pairings in a fantastic French lunch. Next, we'll talk about the AOCs of the Rhone: Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône named Villages, and Cru. We then taste some amazing biodynamic wines at Domaine De Montirius before chatting about the different grapes of the Rhône and their characteristics. The most popular grapes are Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, and they make what's called a GSM blend. We then stop at a local French market in Vaison-la-Romaine, and we pick up cheese, meats, and jams before heading to Domaine de Cousignac, where winemaker Raphaël Pommier explains why he uses music in his winemaking. Next, I talk to winemaker Philippe Guigal of E. Guigal wines, one of the most famous wine houses in the world. Finally, we have dinner at FLAVEURS restaurant (by Baptiste Poinot) with Maxime Chapoutier, another iconic Rhone wine brand. In the final scene, Sarkis and I drive off into the distance, reminiscing of our incredible French wine road trip through the Southern Rhone Valley. WINES FEATURED: Domaine de la Valeriane Côtes du Rhône "Tradition" Rosé Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean Madame d'Ust Côtes du Rhône Mas de Libian "Khayyâm" Domaine Montirius "La Muse Papilles" Côtes du Rhône Blanc Domaine Montirius "La Muse Papilles" Côtes du Rhône Rouge Notre Dame de Cousignac "Parcelle Sud" Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc Notre Dame de Cousignac "Accord Tonique" E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge M. Chapoutier "Belleruche" Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc M. Chapoutier "Belleruche" Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé M. Chapoutier "Belleruche" Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Avignon + History 05:15 Lunch + Intro to Rhône Wines 12:24 What is Côtes du Rhône? 15:41 Domaine De Montirius 21:59 Vino VIP 23:59 Grapes of Rhône 26:42 French Market 29:00 Domaine de Cousignac 35:56 Valence 37:45 E. Guigal 41:51 New Show - "Vino First" 42:45 Flaveurs + M. Chapoutier 49:48 Outro 51:06 Credits ___________________ ABOUT V IS FOR VINO: Wish learning about wine was easier? It's fun AND easy with your personal sommelier, travel guide, and host, Vince! Join him as he travels the world of wine - eating, drinking, and breaking down wine topics for you up close and personal! Want to know more? On each episode of V is for Vino, you'll: - Meet a winemaker and learn their story. One of the best parts of drinking wine is getting to know the place where it came from and the people who made it! - Learn about the grapes. Vince breaks down wine topics easily, making them fun and easy to understand! - Visit the region. Not everyone gets to travel to wine country as much as they'd like, so experience the beauty and culture firsthand with Vince. Travel the world and sip along from the comfort of your couch! - Cook dishes that pair at a local restaurant because what's good wine without good food? Luckily, the world of wine is full of amazing chefs and restaurants ready to serve up something delicious to pair with the wine you just learned about. ___________________ And just because an episode ends doesn't mean the fun stops there. Next, you can: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel! https://bit.ly/3xxH7eT JOIN VINO VIP to watch episodes ad-free, get early access to new videos, exclusive VIP members-only content, virtual zoom wine tastings with Vince, and fun giveaways! https://www.visforvino.com/vino-vip Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/visforvino Let's be friends on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/visforvino © 2023 V IS FOR VINO ALL RIGHTS RESERVED