The outstanding 2004 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Cuvee Gabrielle is a blend of 55% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and the rest Carignan. Deep ruby/purple-tinged with a superb nose of tapenade, black cherry liqueur, licorice, and earth, its expressive, savory, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel is followed by a pure, spicy wine with delicious fruit, length, and poise. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.
Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800