So here it is...the analysis of the first wine!
From the rack, three rows up and from the Cotes du Rhone Villages.

Feraud-Brunel Cotes du Rhone Villages 2005, $18

This is a Cotes du Rhone varietal, which is mainly Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre.

So the consensus was wonderful. To start you see this rich ruby red wine swirl around your glass. Smell leather, cherry and a hint of vanilla. The taste profile takes on a candied apple quality and subtle spice. Evan mentioned flower and Dana liked the brighter fruits.

Then we tried it through the Vinturi. This was used to soften the wine and push up the fruit. Some liked it better, others preferred the more concentrated flavor in the beginning. Just thought the results were interesting. Either way, the wine won over the majority. The minority still needed a little more convincing. Maybe have a bite of chocolate and a sip to send it soaring?

THOSE WHO LIKED IT BEFORE THE VINTURI
-Cari
-Cassie

THOSE WHO LIKED IT AFTER THE VINTURI
-Evan
-Katie
-Dana

Cheers!