A blend of 74% Shiraz 10% Cinsault plus Grenache Carignan and Mourvedre aged for 14 months in old French casks the entry-level 2010 Secateurs Red Blend has ripe raspberry blackberry and wild hedgerow on the nose that is well defined and very natural. The palate is medium-bodied supple on the entry with juicy bright red berries raspberry red currant and has a touch of citrus peel lending freshness and vitality. Drink now-2013.

A complex blend of 75% Shiraz 10% Cinsault 8% Cab Sauv 6% Gren and 1% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre this is a concentrated and flavorful selection that's brimming with raspberry sauce and dark berry fruit aromas and flavors. Framed by black tea sweet spice and vanilla bean accents the mouth is firmly structured with medium tannins and acidity ending on a soft roasty note.

Tasty with plum cake braised fig and mulled cherry notes all woven with a lacing of sweet tobacco. Rounded open-knit finish. Shiraz Cinsault Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Carignan and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 2000 cases imported. -JM