In Northern California, March is the month we transition from the cold of winter to the warmth of summer which means this month can be cold or warm or both. Yes, February has it's warm days and April it's cold, but March is the month that you can put on a bikini top and then decide whether you want to go snow skiing or water skiing. I like to transition my wine too -- from the big, heavy reds to the reds of the Rhone Valley and the Rosés of Provence (more on the Rosés those later this month.)
And, why Rhone reds?
Because they're packed with earthiness and fruit but with structures and tannins that tend to be softer than Cabernet Sauvignons.
This is the one I'm enjoying tonight...
Coudoulet de Beaucastel, referred to by the winery as "Baby Beaucastel" -- leather, tobacco, earthiness, red fruit and thyme. For the most aromatics, open it up a couple of hours before you intend to drink it...and don't skimp on the swirling...
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