It’s from importer Jenny & Francois and is a darker rosé in the glass that hails from organic grenache and cinsault vineyards in Provence. As a fan of the box wine format , though not always the wine inside, I was pleased to see Eric Asimov and the NYT wine panel recommend some box wines. a bottle. wine picks MORE >>

Domain de Mourchon Seguret Loubie (Rose) 2007 Having a Cote du Rhone designation, this Loubie Rose blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah comes from 40 year old estate grown vines. Flavor: broad and fresh; the characteristic fruity aromas of the bouquet come through with complexity and end with a clean finish. MORE >>

This time I added Herbs de Provence to the cooking onions, and put black olives and little Juliette tomatoes atop the tart before baking. It's late summer, it's hot, and I used Herbs de Provence - we went with the 2008 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé , $26, Michael Skurnik Wines. have to keep things simple. Now, what about wine? MORE >>

But I found two of them recently, and they're both from Provence. Is Provence quietly putting out the best $10 red wines? Provence is such a misunderstood wine region. There are, of course, great producers making great wines from other areas in Provence, and their entry-level bottles can offer truly fantastic value. MORE >>

Or perhaps, truly fine red wines made from Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and the other southern grapes, will in 30 years be coming from the more northerly climes of Beaujolais and Burgundy. Tags: Bandol Technical Stuff Provence Châteauneuf du Pape Until a decade ago, alcohol levels were typically about 13%. Anyone want in? MORE >>