2007 Domaine de la Petite Cassagne, Costieres de Nimes, France

A fun, easy red for everyday fare. This organic wine is a blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 40% Carignan. Here is what Parker wrote about it: “88 Wine Advocate #185: The 2007 red, a blend of 40% Grenache and equal parts Carignan and Syrah, all fermented and aged in tank, is a sleeper selection. Deep ruby/purple-tinged with lots of cassis, raspberry, licorice, and forest floor, the wine exhibits excellent ripeness, a delicious, silky mid-palate, and a good finish. This is a very good bargain and worth drinking over the next few years.”