{"product_id":"rotem-mounir-saouma-cotes-du-rhone-inopia-rouge-2021","title":"Rotem \u0026 Mounir Saouma Cotes-du-Rhône 'Inopia' Rouge 2021","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundian elegance meets Rhône richness, crafted by Rotem and Mounir Saouma, a couple originally from Lebanon who also produce great wines in Burgundy under the Lucien le Moine label. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The INOPIA vineyard in Orange (one of 5 communes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape), on clay and river stone soils, was densely planted with 11 grape varieties, including Grenache Noir. INOPIA is Latin for \"comes from nothing\", as the land was desolate before their purchase. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle whole cluster maceration and fermentation, followed by 18 months in oak foudres, cement eggs, and barrels without fining or filtering. Rotem and Mounir believe in aging wines longer than is currently the norm but insist it does not detract from freshness. A blend of \u003cspan\u003eCinsault, Counoise, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unique vintage throughout the world, and in France is was especially warm and sunny. This gave wines from the Rhone and Burgundy exceptionally pure dark fruit characteristics. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky texture and elegant structure with vibrant red and black fruit flavors. There's a suggestion of oak with clove and cinnamon, and lots of the iconic garrigue underbrush notes that the Southern Rhone is famous for. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine begs for a main course with earthy flavors like mushrooms or meat stews. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"rndc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46294177906911,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P9080951.jpg?v=1725839227","url":"https:\/\/denverwinemerchant.com\/products\/rotem-mounir-saouma-cotes-du-rhone-inopia-rouge-2021","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}