The deep ruby/colored 2003 Grenache/Syrah Cuvee Tradition (a blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and a touch of Mourvedre) offers blueberry, blackberry, and cassis notes in an uncomplicated, exuberant style. This medium-bodied red displays good grip on the palate, fine purity as well as ripeness, and slightly austere tannin in the finish. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

The medium deep ruby-colored 2002 Cuvee Tradition (a blend of 52% Grenache and 48% Syrah) is a tank-fermented and aged southern French fruit cocktail. It possesses good body along with abundant quantities of ripe strawberry and black cherry fruit, pepper, and spice, and a long, heady finish. It should drink well for 1-2 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

Sweet raspberries and currants are intermingled with hints of leather in the 2001 Syrah - Grenache Cuvee Tradition Vin de Pays d'Oc. The wine is plush, thick, and mouth-coating. This velvety-textured, medium-bodied wine reveals oodles of red and black fruits in its broad character. Projected maturity: Now-2007. Robert Kacher, this estate's importer and the person responsible, has instituted a new policy for his reds from the South of France. None of them contain any press wine (the more tannic liquid produced from the actual pressing of the grapes), only free run juice. The results are wonderfully lush, aromatic offerings.Note: This is a special cuvee produced exclusively for the United States market with the assistance of the estate's American importer.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083.