The deep ruby/purple-colored 1998 Cotes du Rhone rouge, a blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 20% miscellaneous varietals, offers a moderately intense bouquet of cassis, licorice, and flowers. An amazing value, with moderate tannin, excellent concentration, and the potential to improve for several years and last for 6-8, this is a wine to purchase by the case. Importer: Fred Ek, Ex Cellars Wine Agencies, Solvang, CA; tel. (805) 686-9153