Famille Perrin Ventoux Rouge, 2022

 The Famille Perrin Ventoux Rouge has become a standard at our table over the past few veintages. The 2022 seems a bit lighter in color and in body than previous vintages, but it still carries the fresh upfront Southern Rhone fruit that characterizes the appellation.

Medium light crimson. The cepage is Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, but, as usual with this label, fresh Grenache berry shines through most prominently. Delicate may be a better descriptive term than "light" because it has substantial complexity and flavor interest for a wine at this price level ($5.79 at Plum Market in Ann Arbor). Peppery spice, as usual, on the pleasant and persistent finish.

On the second and third night, this wine fills out substantially. Has full blown Ventoux personality.