The scholarly looking August Clape, one of the passionate guardians of the tradition of high class, ageworthy Cornas, has a problem. Everyone wants his wine. He now wonders whether the obscurity he endured during the seventies is preferable to his current international popularity. Clape produces a cuvee of Cotes du Rhone. The 1990 Cotes du Rhone is slightly more complex, with an earthy, smoky, herbal, black fruit-scented nose, medium body, ripe, round, generous flavors, soft tannins, and an easy going finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Importers: Kermit Lynch Imports, Berkeley, CA and a Christopher Cannan Selection, Europvin - various importers.