From a far superior vintage, the 2006 Crozes-Hermitage reveals notes of tapenade, tar, licorice, and creme de cassis in a medium-bodied, delicious style. With plenty of fruit, depth, and silky tannin, this beauty should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 7-8 years. The newest wine produced by Alain Graillot and his son is a 4,000-case cuvee called Syrocco in the United States’ market, and Tadem elsewhere in the world. This is a Vin de Pays Syrah coming from Morocco. Graillot’s 2007s reveal the herbaceous, peppery, spicy style of this vintage without the depth one finds in the 2006s and Graillot’s brilliant 2005s.Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897