One of the finest values in inexpensive, quaffing/bistro-styled wines is the 2010 Le Pigoulet de Brunier, a vin de pays from the Vaucluse area. Perhaps the best example of this cuvee the Brunier brothers have produced to date, it is made from a kitchen sink blend of Grenache, Syrah and other permitted varietals. The wine reveals a medium ruby color along with copious raspberry and cherry notes intermixed with a hint of olive/tapenade, crisp acidity and a medium-bodied, zesty mouthfeel. Drink it over the next year. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524