Tasting - "Dom La Grande Ribe Cotes du Rhone"

Dom La Grand Ribe Cotes du Rhone, 2009

Variety: Shiraz
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Year: 2009
Price: $14.95
Wine Critic Review:  "The blockbuster 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Centenaire tastes more like a Chateauneuf du Pape than a Cotes du Rhone. Dominated by Grenache with a small amount of Syrah included in the blend, the wine possesses great intensity, a terrific texture, full-bodied power, and wonderful purity and Provencal typicity. This sensational effort is filled with red and black fruit, roasted herb, barbecue smoke, meat juice and bouquet garni characteristics. Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years or longer."~(Wine Advocate)" Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 Points
My Review: This wine was pretty good. This wine had a fruity smell which helped add to the taste.  The taste was slightly peppery and smokey but finished off with a dry aftertaste.
Food: We did not have it with food.