Nobody has ever confused the California wine country with the Wild West, but it's got its own Rangers! The Rhone Rangers are a non-profit group of winemakers dedicated to propagating Rhone style wines in the US .
What's the point you ask?
Well the Rhone gives us Syrah, Grenache, Rousanne and Viognier among other world famous grapes.
So the Rhone Rangers saddled up with the thinking that these were the wines of the future - approachable, adaptable, great with food, fun for everyday and priced friendly too. Whites not as oaky as big chardonnay; reds not as tannic as major cabernet. So today there are over a hundred Rhone Ranger member wineries, from California to New York, Washington to Virginia, making these tasty alternatives.
Syrah has certainly arrived. Many think Viognier is the next craze in white. Rhone style reds are smoky and darkly fruity . . . And the white varietals are aromatic and a bit floral but with crackling acidity. It's a great chance to expand your wine experience.
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Rhone Rangers Member Wineries
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