“If you like red Rhônes, these are both good choices for everyday drinking.”

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It’s getting harder all the time to find a good bottle of red wine for 10 bucks. It seems like something that used to give pleasure for that price now goes for anywhere between $12-15, so whenever I can find a likely selection for a sawbuck, I jump on it. I’ve been able to double my pleasure in the last few weeks when I came across not one, but two of these little bargains, and both are worthy of consideration. Even better, they’re both Rhônes.

We quite enjoyed the 2021 Réserve del Puech Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône we tried last October, so when I discovered that the next vintage is now available, I didn’t hesitate to pick one up and give it a taste.
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