2002 Hopler ... $13 / $45 Burgenland Austria HOPE-lehr 100% Pinot Noir Finespun perfume of dried flowers, cherry and a hint of anise. Soft, with dried fruit and a note of aged cedar.

2006 Huber ... $11 / $35 Traisental Niederosterreich Austria HYOO-behr 100% Zweigelt Complex nose of roses, sour cherry, raspberry, agave and smoke. Medium bodied, with fruit and earthy tobacco flavors.

2002 Chateau Tour de Calens ... $17 / $60 Graves Bordeaux France sha-toh toor duh kah-lah(n) 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 6% Honest Cabernet Elegant and balanced, with earthy spice, stewed black fruit, grilled herbs and leather. Supple tannin with a long finish.

2003 Chateau Tour de Ségur ... $13 / $39 Lussac-Saint-Émilion Bordeaux France sha-toh toor duh say-gewr 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Dusty cassis, leather and dried fruits on the nose and palate. Full bodied, with mild tannin and an earthy finish.

2005 Domaine Maurice Ecard et Fils - "Les Perrières" ... $12 / $40 Burgundy France do-mehn moh-rees eh-kahr ay fees - lay peh-ryher 100% Pinot Noir Charming aromas of cherry, rose, and orange peel with hints of moss and cigar. Soft on the palate, with an earthy finish.

2006 Domaine du Moulin Berger ... $12 / $42 Juliénas Beaujolais Burgundy France do-mehn dew moo-lahn behr-zhay 100% Gamay Pretty nose of bing cherry, strawberry, red currant, milk chocolate and nutmeg. Medium bodied, with dusty tannins.

2005 Château Beauchene ... $13 / $40 Côtes du Rhône Rhone France sha-toh bo-shan 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvédre Soft aromas of cherry liqueur, spices and hints of caramel. Medium bodied, with soft fruit and cayenne spice.

2001 D'Antiche Terre ... $16 / $60 Taurasi Campania Italy dahn-TEE-keh TEH-reh 100% Aglianico Black cherry liqueur with dusty gravel and graphite notes. Softly leads with fruit, then follows with leather and mineral.

2004 Prinsi - "Calvario" ... $16 / $56 Barbaresco / Barbera d'Alba Piedmont Italy PREEN-see - cahl-vah-REE-oh 50% Nebbiolo, 50% Barbera Wild cherry liqueur, leather, anise, vanilla and spice. Dried red fruits and hints of leather on the soft and lengthy palate.

2004 Iuli - "Umberta" Superiore ... $15 / $58 Barbera del Monferato Piedmont Italy YOO-lee - oom-BEHR-tah 100% Barbera Brooding bouquet of black cherry kirsch and licorice. Full bodied with juicy crushed cherry, pomegranate and vanilla.

2003 Cantore di Castelforte - "Donna Maria" ... $14 / $50 Primitivo di Manduria Puglia Italy kahn-TOR-eh dee kahs-tehl-FOR-teh 100% Primitivo Very expressive and complex, with earthy aromas of sweet dried cherry, fig, raisin and cola. Soft and medium bodied.

2006 Pisoni - "Annada" ... $13 / $45 Trentino Italy pee-ZOH-nee - ah-NAH-dah 100% Teroldego Lavender, bing cherry, raspberry, quince and vanilla on the nose, leading to soft flavors of cherry, herbs and licorice.

2006 Sassotondo ... $11 / $39 Tuscany Italy sah-so-TON-doh 80% Ciliegiolo, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 10% Sangiovese Mellow and smooth, with layers of cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and hints of lavender and herbs.

2004 Villa Arvedi Amarone ... $17 / $66 Valpolicella Valpantena Veneto Italy VEE-lah ar-VAY-dee 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinare Beautiful nose of raisins, dried berries, licorice and spices. Full bodied, with dried fruit, smoke, spice and game flavors.

2005 Churchill - "Churchill Estates" ... $13 / $48 Douro Portugal 60% Tinta Roriz, 40% Touriga Naçional Plush, polished and modern style tasting of bing cherry, baking spices, vanilla extract, dark chocolate and a hint of espresso.

2005 Pago Casa del Blanco - "Quixote" ... $16 / $56 Castilla - La Mancha Spain - kee-HO-tay 53% Merlot, 27% Tempranillo, 20% Petit Verdot Complex and concentrated, with layers of black currant, eucalyptus, and accents of graphite, pepper and espresso.

2004 Bodegas Pagos de Mogar - "Roble" ... $13 / $45 Ribera del Duero Castilla y León Spain bo-DEH-gahs PAH-gos day mo-GAHR - roh-blay 100% Tempranillo Dark, plush aromas of blackberry, black cherry, pomegranate, mocha, plum and minerals. Full bodied, medium tannin.

2002 Faustino - "V" Reserva ... $11 / $39 Rioja Spain fah-oo-STEE-no - five 90% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo Beautiful nose of cherry liqueur, raspberry, nutmeg, black pepper, cola nut and tea leaf. Medium bodied, soft and silky.

2001 Bodegas Leza Garcia Reserva ... $15 / $50 Rioja Spain LAY-zah gahr-SEE-yah 90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha Intriguing, complex and soft, with black cherry, port-like raisin, caramelized orange, tea leaf and dark chocolate.

New World Red Wines

2006 Michel Torino - "Don David" ... $10 / $37 Cafayate Valley Argentina mih-KEL toh-REE-no - dohn dah-VEED 100% Malbec Spicy aromas of black raspberry, blueberry, and cola. Full bodied with medium tannin, ripe black fruit and spicy oak.

2006 Tikal - "Amorio" ... $15 / $54 Mendoza Argentina tee-KAHL - ah-moh-REE-oh 100% Malbec Intense perfume of black fruits, baking spice, vanilla and jasmine. Full bodied and plush, with a peppery finish.

2005 Doña Paula ... $10 / $38 Tupungato Valley Mendoza Argentina doh-nya pah-UH-la 100% Merlot Rich perfumed nose of blackberry and plum with hints of rose and vanilla. Full bodied, rich and creamy on the finish.

2005 Shinas Estate - "The Guilty" ... $11 / $42 Southeast Australia Australia SHY-nuhs 100% Shiraz Opulent aromas and flavors of black cherry, chocolate, coffee bean, vanilla and black pepper. Lush and smooth.

2006 In Situ - "Laguna del Inca" ... $17 / $65 Aconcagua Valley Chile een SEE-too - lah-GOO-nah del EEN-cah 40% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carmenére, 4% Sangiovese Complex and muscular, with earthy peppercorn and clove notes surrounding a core of rich cassis and blackberry.

2007 MontGras ... $8 / $30 Colchagua Valley Chile 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Red and black fruits, cassis and oaky vanilla notes with a hint of herbs. Fruit forward and full bodied, with firm tannins.

2005 Viña Maquis - "Calcu" ... $10 / $36 Colchagua Valley Chile VEE-nyah mah-KEE 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Carmenére Fresh aromas of black cherry, licorice, herbs and black pepper. Full bodied and fruit-forward with hints of loamy earth.

2006 Walnut Block ... $18 / $69 Marlborough New Zealand 100% Pinot Noir Alluring bouquet of strawberry, cherry and spice. Silky on the palate, with flavors of plum, black cherry and sage.

2003 Darling Cellars - "Onyx" ... $11 / $37 Groenekloof Darling South Africa 100% Shiraz Black cherry, blueberry, vanilla and smoke aromas. Rich and concentrated, with black fruit, pepper and coffee flavors.

2005 Anura Vineyards - "Private Cellar" ... $12 / $45 Simonsberg Paarl Paarl South Africa 100% Pinotage Bold fruit-driven style, with rich black cherry and accents of smoke, cinnamon and game. Full bodied with a layered finish.

2006 Domaine Chandon ... $17 / $65 Carneros California USA do-mehn shahn-dohn 100% Pinot Meunier Sensuous and silky, with aromas and flavors of baking spice, flowers, strawberry, cranberry, and a hint of vanilla.

2005 Brutocao - "Hopland Ranches" ... $11 / $39 Mendocino California USA broo-tuh-KOW 100% Zinfandel Spicy nose of black cherry, briar, and sweet oak. Full bodied and plump with a long fruit-focused finish.

2004 Trefethen ... $17 / $65 Oak Knoll District Napa Valley California USA 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot Classic Napa style, with leathery currant, back cherry and mocha. Rich and full bodied with plenty of dusty tannins.

2005 The Hess Collection - "19 Block Cuvée" ... $17 / $66 Mount Veeder Napa Valley California USA 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 9% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc Lavish, full bodied and complex, with black cherry, milk chocolate, anise, cola, vanilla and hints sage and black pepper.

2006 Montoya ... $10 / $35 Monterey North Central Coast California USA 100% Pinot Noir Rich and aromatic, showing crushed black cherry, black raspberry and hints of vanilla and baking spices.

2006 Michael David - "Petite Petit" ... $14 / $50 Lodi San Joaquin Valley California USA Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot Hedonistic, with layers of blackberry, blueberry, anise, coffee and vanilla. Lush, rich and opulently textured.

2004 Cedarville ... $15 / $54 El Dorado Sierra Foothills California USA 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Deep, complex nose of cassis, nutmeg, dark chocolate and clove. Well integrated tannins, with rich flavors and a lush finish.

2004 R. Merlo - "Hyampom Ranch" ... $14 / $52 Trinity County California USA 100% Syrah Bold aromas and flavors of blackberry, black pepper, coffee and grilled game. Full bodied and black fruit forward.

2006 Rex Hill Vineyards ... $15 / $56 Willamette Valley Oregon USA 100% Pinot Noir Big and boisterous, with layers of rich cherry and aromatic raspberry with accents of oak. Mild tannin and a long spicy finish.

2005 Spindrift Cellars ... $13 / $48 Willamette Valley Oregon USA 100% Pinot Noir Bright raspberry and cherry aromas on the nose, accentuated by soft cedar and spice notes. Medium bodied and lively.

2005 L'Ecole No 41 ... $17 / $32 half bottle Columbia Valley Washington USA 100% Merlot Plush nose of crushed bing cherry and currant. Full bodied and silky, with persistent flavors of ripe black and red fruit.