Where in France?
Southern Rhone:
Cotes Du Rhone
Chateauneuf du pape
Minervois
Where in Spain?
Rioja
Navarra
Priorat
Where in Oz?
Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale
Characteristics
Thin Skin
Low/Med tannin
Low acidity
High sugar levels = high alcohol
Flavours
Red fruit: plum, cherry, strawberry
White pepper, liquorice
Bottle aged: earth, meat, dried fruits
Body
Often blended with Shiraz & tempranillo
Rose wines