the leading national non-profit dedicated to promoting American Rhône varietal wines
Our mission is to educate the public on Rhône varietal wine grapes grown in America and to promote the production and enjoyment of these wines, with emphasis on integration into our daily lives.
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There are 130 Rhone Rangers™ within the United States. These unique categories are additional elements that each winery embodies.
In the early 1980s, several maverick American winemakers and wine growers began experimenting with Rhone-style wines, and by the mid-80s, many influential California winemakers were meeting informally to share winemaking information and insights.
In 1998, the Rhone Rangers formally becoming a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization.
American Rhône-style wines are made from the same grapes that have flourished for centuries in France’s Rhône River Valley. The French government recognizes 22 varieties in the various appellations that comprise this diverse wine-growing region.
Rhône Appellations (Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Condrieu, Châteuneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Bandol, Côtes du Rhône and several others) each choose a subset of Rhône varietals that they consider their grapes.
For a wine to be considered a “Rhone Ranger” wine, and poured at an official Rhone Rangers tasting, the 22 recognized accepted varieties must comprise at least 75% of the blend.
There are currently 130+ wineries within the United States that are proud to produce Rhone Ranger™ wines.
The Rhone Rangers™ is America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhone varietal wines.
