Paul Jaboulet Aine 2006 Parallele 45

Avoid licking envelopes while sipping this wine. This Cotes du Rhone was helping me get through some bill paying, and I couldn't think of a worse combo that what I tasted.

60% grenache & 40% Syrah; these grapes grew around the 45th parallel, hence the name. Very dry, very berry. Not many discerning flavors to speak of. 2/10 rating. $9.99 at Costco. Leave it there.