More Rhône-y Goodness

Louis Bernard, Mr. Budget-Rhône himself, offers oodles of yummy wines throughout France's Southwest.  I tried a red wine from the Gigondas appellation.  It sounds like a fun place:

"Gigondas is a tiny hamlet of 700 inhabitants, nestled at the foot of hills that stretch into the jagged, limestone peaks of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range. The site was originally established as a roman military rest camp and named Jaconditas, or "Happy Town"."

Happy Town would be a wonderful diversion from 'reality town.'

The Skinny
Louis Bernard Gigondas, '00 ($13)
Deep inky indigo in color
Ripe red fruits coupled with a woody/spicy character
Full bodied, yet not aggressively tannic & nicely balanced with acidity

***.5 (3.5 stars out of 5)
A great fall food wine; try it with hearty pasta dishes, slow roasted meat & veggies

By the way, Gigondas is a blend of Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre...yum!