Domaine Rouge Garance, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2011

An excellent Côtes du Rhône made predominantly from Grenache but given some extra depth and guts from Syrah and a little Cinsault, this is a very strong value.  Red cherry and berry flavors also shows a black fruit streak, and excellent integration of acidity and tannin make this a wine that can perform very well as a stand-alone sipper but also as a partner for a wide range of foods.  This should be particularly good with grilled white meats.