The single vineyard 2011 reds begin with a delicious sleeper of the vintage as well as an impressive value, the 2011 Cotes du Rhone Samorens. Made primarily from Grenache, it exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as lots of fruit, meat and freshness. This bold, exuberant 2011 is best consumed over the next several years. The quality of Ferraton’s wines has been increasing with nearly every new vintage thanks to the efforts of Michel Chapoutier and his number one assistant, P.H. Morel, who has the responsibilities for these wines. I have included a few Southern Rhones that were not reviewed in Issue #203. Some of the 2011 white wines are in bottle, but the more serious cuvees are still in barrel. Ferraton produced four lieu-dit offerings in 2011, which I tasted with Michel Chapoutier and Pierre-Henri Morel. Importer: A French Paradox, Peoria, IL; tel. (309) 682-8994