Concluding Ali's Rhône 2022 coverage, tasting notes on the rosés and whites from southern Rhône appellations other than Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Above, Beaumes-de-Venise vineyards in summer (© Thomas O'Brien). For all our extensive coverage of this vintage in the Rhône Valley, see Rhône 2022 – a guide
As mentioned in the Rhône 2022 – Vacqueyras introduction, whites proved to be troublesome for some producers, with creeping pH levels leaving the wines open to stability issues. Yet there were some delicious wines, all on the richer spectrum but well-proportioned within their large frames. Cairanne was very consistent and, as with the reds, they were...