Lithe and silky, with a lovely core of blackberry and floral flavors, hinting at mineral and roasted meat as the finish lingers.

Enjoy now for its aromatic spicy fruit or over the next 4 years as it gains earthy complexity.- 1000 cases made-

40% Grenache, 32% Mourvedre, 28% Shiraz

'The dark ruby-colored 2005 Cigale GMS spent 10 months in seasoned French oak. It offers an alluring bouquet of cedar, forest floor, clove, saddle leather, game, and black cherry. Medium to full-bodied, it is velvety-textured, concentrated, and layered with spicy red fruits. There is enough structure to carry this Chateauneuf du Pape-like wine for 10-12 years'.Jay Miller