From a complicated vintage (cold winter, blah spring, skimpy crop but of unexpectedly good quality) this extremely appealing wine is surprisingly lush and dense, with earthiness as well as bright fruit flavors, especially juicy red plums along with hints of cocoa and black pepper. It is medium bodied and has gentle but stimulating grippy tannins. Translucent ruby red, it’s also very pretty in the glass.
Famille Perrin, Rasteau (Rhône Valley, France) Grenache and Syrah 2013
By Marguerite Thomas