The black/purple-colored 2010 Cornas exhibits notes of licorice, steak tartare, spring flowers, blackberries, cassis and powdered rock. Full-bodied, moderately tannic, and in need of 2-3 years of bottle age, it should last for 15+ years. Impressive wines from Cornas as well as the emerging appellation of St.-Peray have been produced by Stephane Robert. All three of the 2010 Cornas are brilliant examples of wines from this bucolic appellation sitting in a natural amphitheater (largely decomposed granite and gravel) with exceptional terroirs and expositions for most of its vineyards. There are four cuvees of white St.-Peray in 2011. Importer: A Jocelyn Cambier Selection, Appellation Imports, Annapolis Junction, MD; tel. (800) 221-9916