The entry level 2005 AN/2 is made from 65% Callet, 20% Mantonegre-Fogoneu, and 15% Syrah. The wine was aged for 12 months in French and American oak, 70% new. Medium- to dark ruby-colored, it offers up a complex aromatic array of pain grille, spice box, wild raspberry, and black cherry reminiscent of quality Pinot Noir. Silky and elegant on the palate, the fruit is ripe and intense, the wine long, balanced, and stylish. Drink it over the next 4-6 years.
Importer: Winebow, Inc., www.winebow.com