Norm's Tasting Notes
by Norm Bentley
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
2020 La Vieille Ferme Rouge
#23-2023
A long time ago when I first got into the wine business, there was a quest to find the best "value" wines for our customers. One of the best red wine values from back then was an inexpensive red blend from the Rhone region of France. It is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and a couple of other grapes, and La Vieille Ferme Rouge today is still a "best buy" in the under ten dollar range.
It is a deep purplish-red in color, with an outstanding nose, and big flavors of ripe red fruit. The flavors showcase dark cherries with some blackberry, and a background of earthy spice, leading to a pleasing finish. The alcohol content is 13% and Norm's score is 88.
This red Rhone has been a consistent "winner" for many years, and we enjoyed our sampling with Beef Stroganoff over Jasmine rice, plated next to a fresh garden salad featuring tomatoes and avocado.
score: 88
price : $9 - $11
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