On the lighter side, showing lovely red berry and sweet red pepper flavors that settle gently onto a bed of silky tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. $26
Blended Red
A by Acacia, Red Blend, Sonoma, California, 2007
Medium bodied Rhône style blend. Plum and black cherry flavor with a hint of vanilla, framed by velvety tannins and a nice finish. 92% Syrah, some Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Viognier. $30
Vilafonté, Series M, Paarl, South Africa, 2003
Superb blend, 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc. Has lots of delicious raspberry and cassis fruit with mocha and mineral notes. Very polished texture and nice structured finish. $54
Château La Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2005
Yummy, displaying lots of raspberry, blackberry and licorice. Notes of tobacco and roasted herb. Long smoky finish with fine acidity. $58
Justin, Isosceles, Paso Robles, California, 2005
Such a treat. 77% Cabernet, 42% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre. Smooth, elegant and refined. Nice focus on juicy red currant, black cherry and wild berry ending with a long complex finish that keeps the flavors reverberating. $110
Girard, Artistry, Napa Valley, California, 2006
Well focused, richly flavored and balanced. 59% Cabernet, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 7% Merlot. Gains depth on the long finish. $74
Linne Calodo, Rising Tides, Paso Robles, California, 2006
Sexy and opulent. 44% Grenache, 42% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre. Deep ruby color, intense candied black cherry aromas, intermixed with spice and licorice. Wonderful texture and purity. A stunning Rhone blend. $98
Warwick, Estate Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2001
Excellent now. Focused red, with taut vanilla, mineral, red currant, truffle and smoke notes. Good tannins and plenty of length, with an extra wave of fruit on the finish. $42
Louis Bernard, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, France, 2007
Delicious blend (70% Grenache, 30% Syrah) with notable raspberry fruit and spice. $34
Falesco, Vitiano, Umbria, Italy, 2004
Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon combine to create a well balanced delicious wine. Notes of plum, berry and chocolate, medium body and polished tannins. $28


