Chateau de Beaucastel. Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006

Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation with a strong percentage of Mourvèdre and Grenache (30% each), Syrah 20%, Counoise 10% and Cinsault 10%. Very dark, aromatic and nice wine. Probably one of the best "Chateauneufs" I've tasted.

Chateau de Beaucastel. Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006

La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2004

Dark red, complex, full-bodied, and round. Drink now or lay down for 3-5 years. Inexpensive.

Cotes du Rhone, Guigal, 2007

This wine is full-bodied, dense and ripe. 50% Shiraz, 50% Grenache. Better than 2004. Inexpensive.