2013 Vacqueyras Signature Domaine des Amouriers

There's just under 2,000 cases of the 2013 Vacqueyras Cuvee Signature and this medium to full-bodied, voluptuous, sexy blend of 42% Grenache, 41% Syrah and the rest Mourvedre offers classic notes of saddle leather, peppery spice, cured meats and sweet black currants on the nose. A classic southern Rhône that reminiscent of strolling through a southern Rhône Street market, it has tons of charm and will have upwards of a decade of longevity.

Dark ruby. Dark berries, spicecake, licorice and candied flowers on the highly perfumed nose. Coats the palate with juicy black raspberry and boysenberry flavors; a smoky mineral flourish adds lift and spine. The floral quality repeats on the finish, which features easygoing tannins and a touch of peppery spiciness.