60% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre and Cinsault matured in Foudres and French Oak
Bright ruby. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry, garrigue, cola and woodsmoke. Lush and creamy in texture, with deep dark berry preserve flavors and gentle tannins rising on the back half. Very suave, open-knit wine with strong finishing sweetness and lingering spice and herb notes. JOSH RAYNOLDS, Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar

This upfront, richly fruity effort displays plenty of black cherry, raspberry, garrigue, spice box, crushed rock, and floral characteristics in its medium-bodied, appealing, round, generous personality. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. ROBERT PARKER