The 2000 Prestige Costieres de Nimes is a blend of Grenache from 55 year old vines and Syrah from 40 year old vines. Its saturated, dark ruby color and spicy black fruit-imbued aromas lead to a medium-bodied, opulently velvety personality. This wine is crammed with sweet black raspberry flavors. This juicy, satin-textured wine is supple, powerful, and reveals loads of prodigiously ripened tannin. It is a stunning value. Projected maturity: Now-2009.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083.