2007 Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages

[hotwine]

Took a couple of bottles of this to our small group meeting from church to pair with smoked brisket, spud salad, ranch-style beans, cole slaw (all from a local dependable if uninspired vendor). 50-50 blend of Syrah and Grenache, 13% alc/vol, $9.99 at Costco. Huge hit among the assembled 19 souls (four of whom didn't imbibe) Needed a third bottle but had brought the '06 Vinsobres, which was a let-down for this group. In perfect balance for the food, a real back-up-the truck bbq wine at a give-away price. Do whatever necessary to make room in the cellar!