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

Likened to a mountain stream

as the Montepulciano grape can lose its quintessential fruitiness when aged in an oxidative environment

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

simply be considered a lovely expression of Chardonnay

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