Case of Kermit Lynch 2023 Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge (12 bottles)

Pairs with: Braised pork shoulder with mustard greens

Good for: Discovering a new favorite from CDR

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut

I am from: Côtes du Rhône Village, France

The story: Kermit Lynch was raised in San Luis Obispo, but his name has become synonymous with French and Italian wines. In 1972, with a $5,000 loan and maybe a bit of gumption, the writer/musician opened Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant with thirty-five cases of wine stacked on the floor. Attracted by the Old World wine cultures of Europe, Kermit became a retailer, distributor, and national importer for authentic wines that express their terroir, and today his name is synonymous with quality and value.

Why You'll Love Me: This approachable CDR blend is brimming with purple fruit, wild herbs and lovely floral notes akin to lavender and violet. A touch of supple tannin and a stony finish provide texture and just enough grit to this smooth-flowing everyday red.