Roughly half Grenache, the rest a mix of Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise and Mourvedre; this southern Rhone-style red has a spicy, juicy vitality that makes it a good quaffer. The grapes are just ripe enough, still showing some rhubarb and sweet tomato flavors, and the tannins are quite soft, though still herbal. ——P.G.(12/1/2010)—— 86