2018 Jean-Luc Colombo “Les Abeilles,” Côtes du Rhône, France

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. The grapes are grown on 25-year-old vines and harvested manually, then de-stemmed, lightly crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine is refined for ten months before bottling in stainless steel tanks. Intense purple color. On the nose, violets combine with plums and cassis. This is a silky wine with dark red fruit and a hint of spice on the palate. The perfect bistro or food-friendly wine which pairs with everything from roasted chicken, lamb, pork, charcuterie to assorted cheeses.