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Counoise

Andrew Rich

Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Counoise
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · Mediterranean dishes · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200589 pts

    Counoise—a southern Rhône blending grape—only rarely appears as a varietal wine, but this distinctive bottling makes a strong case for it. It's not just another generic red wine; it has a particular mouthfeel—elegant, almost Pinot-like—coupled with firm, slightly metallic tannin…