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

Syrah dominates, happily, dialing in lovely peppery spice that enlivens the tangy red fruit. Again there is a chalky quality, as if some acidification was done, and the front end is better than the back. But this grower/winemaker definitely has some excellent Syrah to work with.——P.G.(8/1/2009)—— 87