This soft, dark plum-hued, evolved 2009 Vacqueyras (75% Grenace, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah) was aged in cement tanks prior to bottling. It exhibits lots of peppery, roasted Provencal herb, underbrush, foresty, vegetative notes and endearing, sweet kirsch, plum and spice characteristics. Enjoy this medium-bodied, fruity Vacqueyras over the next 4-5 years. (Not yet released)Importers: Vigneron Imports, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 530-1616; and OSLO Enterprise LLC, Takoma Park, MD; tel. (301) 326-2056