($12, Louis Dressner Selections):  Minervois, a small appellation (10,000 acres) within the Languedoc, has the potential for producing wines with considerable character, such as this one.  A wonderful mixture of gamey elements, earthy notes, and nuances of spice, it has remarkable suave and polished tannins for a wine from this area.  It’s another great choice for wintertime fare.  A great buy! 90 Michael Apstein Dec 8, 2009