One of the most reliable of the Cotes du Rhone estates (from the village of Cairanne), the 2004 Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Les Trois Soeurs is a blend of 65% Grenache and the rest Carignan and Syrah. Deep ruby/purple with notes of sweet cherries, ground pepper, roasted herbs, and damp earth, the wine has lovely fruit, medium body, and an elegant, spicy, fresh finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800