Northern Rhône

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Moderate Continental, Moderate
Notes Known for its Syrah. The Rhone is very narrow here, so vineyards are on steep slopes.
Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Syrah / Shiraz Grape Difficult to harvest. The only black grape permitted in the region
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
White Marsanne Grape
White Roussanne Grape Grape notes: Ripens late
White Viognier Grape Grape notes: Aromatic grapes, so likely the nose is pronounced. Ripens late in the season so will have high sugar and low acidity.
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Red Blend Wine Wine notes: A blend of various red grapes
Still Red Syrah (Shiraz) Wine These can be expensive due to the difficulties in harvesting. Deep color, med-to-high tannins, med-to-high acidity, black fruit flavors, sometimes black pepper and floral aromas. Use of oak for secondary flavors. Sometimes fermented with white grapes.
Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White Viognier Wine Highly aromatic, full body, low acidity, high alcohol.
Wine notes: Usually high alcohol



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