The Champion of Rhone Warriors 2024

AND THE WINNER IS:


LearnAboutWine.com presents Rhône Warriors 

Thursday, February 15th @ 6PM at Tesse Restaurant, Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood

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On Thursday, February 15th, we gathered 14 top Rhone wine producers from around the world for an evening of tasting with the winemakers, consumers, and top wine buyers. The consumers were each given a golden ticket to award to their favorite winery!  Zobéto wines - a Paso Robles Boutique Winery. 


Zobéto Wines came out on top and was crowned the “Champion” ! We were proud to see this amazing winery win and we couldn’t imagine a more deserving brand.  Zobèto Wines is devoted to creating wines that capture the warmth, comfort, and joy of cherished moments shared with loved ones, while reflecting the values closest to their hearts. Click here to learn more!


It is our passion at LearnAboutWine to bring unique tasting experiences to Los Angeles. We hope you will join us for the next one! Explore our website and upcoming events here.  

Cliff and Christie Cate - Winemaker 
 _________ ★ WINES TASTED at Rhone Warriors ★ _______
Abel Mendoza, Rioja 
Abel Mendoza, Graciano-Garnacha Grano a Grano, DOCa Rioja, Spain 2018
Abel Mendoza, Garnacha Blanca, DOCa Rioja, Spain, 2021
Backsberg, South Africa 
Backsberg, Pumphouse Shiraz, W.O. Coastal Region, South Africa, 2020
Cairjn Wine Cellars
Cairjn Wine Cellars, Grenache, Jada & Caliza Vineyard, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA, 2021
Cairjn Wine Cellars, Grenache, Lopai Vineyard, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA, 2021
Cairjn Wine Cellars, Syrah, Caliza Vineyard, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA, 2021
Cordant Winery, Central Coast / Paso Robles
Resolution, 2021
Maniacal, 2021
Indocile, 2021
Coastview Syrah, 2021
Fulldraw Vineyard,  Willow Creek District, Paso Robles
Bamboo- 91% Grenache Blanc 9% Clairette Blanche, Willow Creek AVA, Estate, Paso Robles, California, 2020
FD2- 60% Grenache 40% Syrah, Willow Creek AVA, Estate, Paso Robles, California, 2018
Chopping Block- 49% Syrah 30% Grenache 21% Mourvèdre, Willow Creek AVA, Estate, Paso Robles, California, 2020
Honey Bunny- 92% Syrah 8% Mourvèdre, Willow Creek AVA, Estate, Paso Robles, California, 2020
Levo Vineyard, Central Coast
Please Fasten Your Seatbelt White, 2022 - White Wine
Please Fasten Your Seatbelt Grenache, 2021 - Grenache
Please Fasten Your Seatbelt Syrah, 2021 - Syrah
M. Chapoutier, Hermitage & Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône Valley
M. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Blanc, Crozes-Hermitage,2020
M. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Rouge, Crozes-Hermitage, 2020
M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Blanc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2021
M. Chapoutier, La Bernardine Rouge, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2020
Montage Vineyards, Malibu Coast 
Viognier Malibu Coast AVA, 2022
Syrah Malibu Coast AVA, 2017
Unity Red Blend Malibu Coast AVA, 2017
Rosé of Grenache Malibu Coast AVA, 2022
Piedrasassi, Santa Barbara County
Piedrasassi Syrah, PS Santa Barbara County, California, 2021
Piedrasassi Syrah, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2020
Piedrasassi Syrah, Patterson + John Sebastiano Vineyards, Sta. Rita Hills, California, 2017
Quady North, Rogue Valley, Oregon
Pistoleta, Rhone White Blend, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, 2021
Rosé "GSM", Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, 2022
"GSM", Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, 2020
Syrah, Mae's Vineyard, 2019
Red Car, Sonoma Coast / Fort Ross, Seaview AVA
Red Car, Syrah, Sonoma Coast, 2019
Red Car, Syrah, Estate Vineyard, Fort Ross - Seaview, 2019
Red Car, Syrah, Sonoma Coast, 2021
Red Car, Syrah, Estate Vineyard, Fort Ross - Seaview, 2021
Red Door Ranch Vineyards 
  Favorite Daughter, Counoise Rosé, 2022
 Latchkey Kid, Counoise, 2022
 Middle Child, Carignane, 2022
 Big Brother, Malbec 2021
Skinner Vineyards, El Dorado 
Skinner, Grenache Blanc, Stoney Creek & Swansborough, El Dorado, 2022
Skinner, Grenache, Stoney Creek, Green Valley & Wing Ranch, El Dorado, 2022
Skinner, Mourvedre, Stoney Creek & Green Valley, El Dorado, 2022
Skinner, Syrah, Stoney Creek, El Dorado, 2022
Tellurian, Australia 
Tellurian, Tranter Shiraz, Heathcote, Australia, 2017
Tensley Wines, Santa Barbara County
Fundamental by Joey Tensley White Blend, 2022
Tensley Syrah Lite, 2022
Tensley Santa Barbara County Syrah, 2022
Zobèto 
Never Ending Sunday (76% Mourvedre, 24% Syrah), 2021 
Fundamental Mystery (54% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 16% Syrah, 10% Graciano), 2021
Dizziness of Freedom (67% Syrah, 22% Graciano, 11% Grenache), 2021