($25, Vineyard Brands):  Rasteau, one of the villages in the southern Rhône Valley, has the potential to produce distinctive wines and hence, the village name appears on the label.  With a blend of Grenache (80%) and Syrah, the Perrins have fulfilled that potential with this wine.  Spicy and herbal notes are a wonderful foil for the juicy, black fruit-like flavors.  It’s a moderately sized wine, but lush and remarkably easy to drink at this stage because of polished tannins. 91 Michael Apstein Feb 23, 2010