Although the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Sinards had already closed down, it revealed a saturated dark ruby color, a rich perfume of roasted peanuts, kirsch liqueur, pepper, and spice box, and medium-bodied, tannic flavors. Dominated by its Grenache component (70%), with the rest Mourvedre, Syrah, and Counoise, it should be cellared for 2-3 years, and drunk over the following 10-12. Importers: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802 and T. Edward Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504

Although the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Sinards had already closed down, it revealed a saturated dark ruby color, a rich perfume of roasted peanuts, kirsch liqueur, pepper, and spice box, and medium-bodied, tannic flavors. Dominated by its Grenache component (70%), with the rest Mourvedre, Syrah, and Counoise, it should be cellared for 2-3 years, and drunk over the following 10-12.Importers: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802 and T. Edward Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504