The 2010 Cotes du Rhone Trois Soeurs Rose is composed of two-thirds Grenache, one-fourth Carignan and the rest Cinsault from vines that average 60 years in age. It is a medium rose-colored, flowery offering with good body and sweetness as well as a fresh, dry, exuberant style. Flowery strawberry and framboise notes intermixed with a hint of Provencal herbs emerge from this lovely rose. Enjoy it over the next 6-12 months. I tasted three early release 2010 red wines (which appears to be another terrific vintage in the southern Rhone). All three exhibits lots of color, extract and richness as well as fresh acids and sweet tannin. Moreover, they appear to be more ageworthy than the early maturing, but seductive 2009s.Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800

Another winner is the 2009 Cotes du Rhone Les Trois Soeurs rose. Made in a zesty, crunchy, light to medium-bodied style, it reveals copious strawberry and cherry fruit notes, good acidity, and a light color. Drink this fresh, delicious Provencal rose over the next 6-9 months. Readers may recall that this estate turned out terrific 2007s, and their bevy of impressive 2009s comes close to matching that success.Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Coatesville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800; fax (610) 486-6452