Domaine de Couron -- 2017 Cotes du Rhône Villages Blanc -- Southern Rhône, France The only red produced in

The only red produced in Alsace is Pinot Noir

as this wine sells out quickly every year

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that ten years from now every wine enthusiast will know and love Mencia

old vines of Montepulciano and the rare Trebbiano Abruzzese

Domaine de Couron -- 2017 Cotes du Rhône Villages Blanc -- Southern Rhône, France The only red produced inCtes du Rhne Blancs and Ctes du Rhne Villages Blancs (they are separate appellations) are rare, comprising 15% and 7% of total production, respectively, and good ones tend to be expensive, so this reasonably priced, organically grown wine from a ninth generation winemaker is a remarkable find. (Shhh, dont blow it up, itll be our little secret.) The flavors involve candied citrus as well a fresh green melon and green plum, acacia and honeysuckle. This