An excellent value from the Perrins is The 1997 Cotes du Rhone Perrin Reserve red is about two-thirds Grenache, with a small dollop of Mourvedre, and the rest Syrah. A very fine 1997, it offers sweet black cherry fruit, spice, and underbrush aromas. Silky-textured, medium-bodied, and clean, this is an ideal gutsy red to drink over the next 2-3 years.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802