Château de la Gardine Cuvée Tradition 2000, Châteauneuf du P

Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre.
Color: Brilliant red and purple.
Nose: Quite powerful, mature red berries, spices, eucalyptus.
Palate: Medium bodied, intens fruit, good balance and structure, long finish.
Foodmatch: Game, rich dishes of red and white meat, mature dry cheeses.
Cellaring: 0-10 years.

Very good wine.