Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

Yearning for northern Rhône magic? Here you go. Pull a cork or more and see what I mean.

The kind of Saint-Jo to dig into right away: smoky, layered, lush, and laced with violet, bay leaf, and black olive.

If you want to experience classic flavors of northern Rhône Syrah, here is a textbook example.

Cool in the mouth, with a whiff of smoke and game, this soulful little country Syrah will do a jig with your pâtés and terrines.

Like eating lemon curd at a party that Renoir might have painted—think something like Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette.

With a nose of gunflint and suave Marsanne fruit, it has length and finesse; extremely limited availability

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

Exuberant, dark-fruited aromatics melding with earthy undertones of bitter cacao. Delicious now, or mind-melting in ten years.

With lovely notes of currant and violets, this bright, crunchy wine is irresistible in its youth. Serve cool with just about anything.