A sleeper of the vintage, the 2009 Vin de Pays, a blend of 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and the rest Counoise, Syrah and Mourvedre, exhibits a deep ruby color, full body and delicious floral, red berry, dusty, peppery notes. This luscious red is ideal for drinking over the next 3-4 years. This is the home estate of Emmanuel Reynaud, who has been producing the wines of Rayas since 1997. A relatively large estate of nearly 100 acres, Domaine des Tours fashions some remarkable value priced reds and whites.Importer: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400