Tour de l’Isle is the project by Rhone Valley insider Robert Rocchi in 1992. With all of his connections in the southern part of the valley, Rocchi began with a brick-and-mortar shop purveying the fruits of his friends’ labors. After some time, Robert began to assist some of his growers with their farming, blending, and overall winemaking. He built the consulting side of his business in this manner and now advises a core of 5-7 growers with vineyards sprinkled around Grenache country. The shop exists today, though Rocchi has busied himself working with his growers in the vineyards and their respective domains.

Robert personally assembled the 2020 Vinsobres at the estate. Dark red fruit, currant notes appear on the nose, and a beautiful breadth of fresh blackcurrant, spice, and red berries. A long finish with well-integrated tannins follows this.

This wine is a beast and shows even better the next day after opening.