2009 Delas CdR Saint Esprit

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I like this wine. True to its Rhone character, Grenache and Syrah blend (maybe others?), very tasty with dark ruby fruits and enough wood to be interesting but not over-powering, very nice food wine. Enjoyed one night with beef stew and another with broiled chicken breasts and purple peas. 13.5% alc/vol and all of $8.89 at Costco. Would have guessed a 2007 Rhone; if this is representative of the '09s, we're in for lots of good stuff from the region for the vintage.