2013 Vin de Pays de la Principaute d'Orange

Coming from a single vineyard just outside the border from Châteauneuf du Pape, near the town of Courthezon, the 2013 VDP Terre de Bussiere is a delicious, bistro-styled blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Giving up Bordeaux-like notes of currants, plums, lead pencil shavings and tobacco leaf, it's medium-bodied, supple and textured. It's a wine that won't break the bank and is ideal for mid-week drinking over the coming couple of years.