The 2001 Cotes du Rhone Reserve is a blend of 50% Grenache and equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre, all tank-fermented and aged. This medium-bodied, 50,000-case cuvee is loaded with strawberry and cherry fruit, pepper, and spice as well as good underlying acidity. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
Importers: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802 and T. Edward Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504