furry tannins to the texture and contributing mysterious flavors and aromas such as herbs or maybe even a hint of iodine. What I have always liked about Cotes du Rhone wines is that they are both simple and complex at the same time. By simple, I mean that they are very approachable and fruit-driven, usually not heavy on oak, and meant to drink at the table. The French even have a term for this called ‘Vin de Table’. Complexity comes by using different grape varietals in the blend, which gives different flavor characteristics to the wine. This makes a wine more interesting to smell and taste. It’s kind of like adding salt, pepper, spices, or herbs to your food. If you are new to Cotes du Rhone reds and would like to get acquainted, the following wines should be readily available at your local grocery or liquor store. JUST ASK OUR COURSE RECORD HOLDERS: PHIL MICKELSON, FRED COUPLES, LEE JANZEN & AN UNKNOWN AMATEUR. (We’re not kidding!) Can’t Top That. WWW.TREETOPS.COM | 81 SPECTACULAR HOLES BY GOLF’S GREAT DESIGNERS. EASY. GOLF IS M. Chapoutier, “Belleruche”, Cotes du Rhone Famille Perrin, Cotes du Rhone, Reserve Delas, “Saint-Esprit”, Cotes du Rhone E. Guigal, Cotes du Rhone Kurt Wieneke, aka Wine Guy Kurt, a freelance wine writer who grew up in Seymour and is now based in Indianapolis. Kurt, an avid wine taster, enjoys sharing his 30 years of experience in collecting and tasting fine wines. Indiana Golf Journal
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