The dark ruby/purple-tinged 2008 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Les Becs Fins, a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, reveals smoky underbrush, grilled herb, and meaty black fruit notes. Consume it during its first 2-3 years of life. (Not yet released)Previously recommended in issue #179, but not tasted out of bottle: 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale (94-95), 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes (92-94), 2007 Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Speciale (91-93), 2007 Cotes du Rhone y Louis (91-93)Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661