($17). Lovely
structure and balance here, with red cherry
and raspberry fruit playing off mineral
notes and dry tannins. One of the best
I've tasted in recent memory. Ready to
drink now. (Robyn's Picks 06/05)
($9). Another
Rhone blend, with approximately 50% Cinsault,
40% Grenache and 10% Syrah. This is Provence
in a glass. Clean and refreshing, with
a lovely floral bouquet ushering in ripe
red cherry fruit balanced nicely with
delicate fennel and sweet cinnamon. We
visited Provence last summer and fell
under the charms of a cold glass (or carafe)
of local rosé on these dusty warm days.
Perfect as an aperitif, but remarkably
versatile with food. Try it with anything
from crawfish boils to barbecue –
you’ll like it! (ETFOFW, 04/02)
