The medium dark ruby-colored 2002 Costieres de Nimes red (65% Syrah, 25% Grenache, and 10% Mourvedre) is a respectable effort for the vintage. Possessing peppery red fruit, a good attack, and a slightly compressed finish (no doubt because of harvest rains), it should drink well for 1-2 years. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228