An excellent offering is the 2000 Grenache (55%)/Shiraz (45%). This dark ruby-colored blend cuts a deep swath, possesses copious quantities of cherry and currant fruit, good spice, an excellent, pure winemaking style, no evidence of wood, and a straightforward yet delicious, medium-bodied finish. Drink it over the next year to take advantage of its freshness, perfume, and ripe fruit. Importer: Rosemount Estates, Inc., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4504