You might also look for a nice Côtes du Rhône. Good choices in the under $15 price range are Paul Autard, Louis Bernard, Paul Jaboulet Aine, and M. Chapoutier.

I think the Chateau St. Jean would be fine. For a red, the 2005 Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone was excellent and within that price range. Another choice in that range would be the Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45.

to young Crozes-Hermitage. The last memorable one I had was a couple of years ago when I had a bottle of the 2002 Crozes from Paul Jaboulet Aine. It opened my eyes and I finally understood what people meant with “hints of...

My favorite Hermitages are the Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage la Chappelle and several of the Chave Hermitages. These can and do get a bit pricey, but they are generally Very Good to Excellent in most vintages and oftentimes get...

, Spinach, Pureed parsnip, Thyme jus 1997 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert Paul Jaboulet Aine 7) Cheese course: Selles-sur-cher Venaco Soumaintrain Vacherin Mont d’or Ami du chambertin Bleu des Causses Black Grapes, Rosemary...

, Buehler, Chateau St. Jean, and Chateau Souverain for California wines. For Washington State wines look for Chateau Ste. Michelle, Hogue, Snoqualmie, and L’Ecole No. 41. For French wines look for Gérard Bertrand, Louis...

2005 Qupé Marsanne, Santa Ynez 2005 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes-du-Rhône, 'Parallele 45' 1996 Champagne Laurent Perrier

Sablet Les Deux Anges 2007 Les Garrigues Côtes du Rhône 2005 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets 2007 Saint-Cosme Côtes du Rhône (x’s 2, duplicates) 2005 Domaine des Anges Côtes du Ventoux 2005 Domaine du Grand...

. Here are a few value regions and winemakers to get you started within your budget. Côte-du-Rhône, made from grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, and about 20 other grapes I promise one day I would remember. E. Guigal, Paul Jaboulet...

. for the money, my everyday favorite – hands down – is paul jaboulet aine’s cotes du rhone parallel 45. readily available at wine sellers, it’s fruity, light and every glass is a quick french refresher. i...

tasted alone before food. 1995 Geyser Peak “Reserve” Sonoma County Shiraz “Faint pickle, dry tannins, not as plush in fruit, American Oak.” Geyser Peak had donated 3 bottles of wine for our tasting event. 1991...

. Much in the vein of Harvey Nichols, the wine shop had a small but well thought out selection that included very few bargains. They had several vintages of the Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle for a few dollars cheaper than in the...

Champages are. Fabian knew and offered a great pairing. The first course was a Mushroom Tortellini with a very flavorful jus and sweet garlic puree. The wine chosen was an ‘04 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes Hermitage, La Mule Blanche....

the wine service, which was apparently from the importer for the relevant wines. (4) Pepper-Seared Venison Loin with Braised Red Cabbage, Glazed Turnips and Orange Juniper Armagnac Jus from Scott Bryan of Veritas (BNC 1996), with...

if you can find a Jaboulet or Guigal. Taste that next to the Rosemount Estate GSM from Australia. Try a Bourgogne Rouge from a single domaine, rather than a negociant, and taste that next to a really fruity California Pinot Noir...