From a property located close to Beaucastel's estate vineyards comes the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Sinards. A classic, Grenache-based Chateauneuf, it displays notes of licorice, kirsch liqueur, lavender, and spice box. Deep, full-bodied, fruit-driven but dense and layered, it should drink well for 10-12 years. This negociant is becoming a terrific source for value-priced southern Rhone wines that are faithful to their appellations of origin. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802