Medium-deep garnet colored, 2007 Dry Land Old Bush Vine Grenache gives notes of raspberry pie, underbrush, allspice and a whiff of dried Provence herbs. Full bodied with very crisp acid and a medium level of velvety tannins, it has a generous amount of spicy berry flavors with a long finish. Drink this one now though 2015. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

There’s nice raspberry and pomegranate fruit here, along with some attractive bramble but it’s held back by a slight funkiness and confected notes in the mouth. Short, spirity finish. Drink up. ——W.E.(6/1/2010)—— 84