Readers looking for a sensational party wine that represents great value should check out the 2010 Vin de Pays, an unfiltered blend of 40% Merlot, 30% Syrah and 30% Grenache. An exuberant, explosively fruity bouquet of sweet cherries, strawberries and black fruits is followed by a round, sexy, fresh, lively, medium-bodied wine with no hard edges. Drink this silky, quasi-fruit bomb over the next several years. In 1999, I discovered one of the finest estates in the southern Rhone, the Domaine Les Aphillanthes owned by Daniel Boulle. His oenologist is none other than Philippe Cambie and his commitment to quality is evidenced by the fact that he refused to bottle any 2008s. Following that troublesome year, Boulle has produced some impressive 2009s and 2010s. This is a certified organically managed vineyard with practices increasingly moving toward biodynamic.Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800