Cabernet Sauvignon

From: Mendoza, Argentina Price: $19 Serve with: Beef, lamb, game This robust red from Argentina represents the handiwork of Michel Rolland, one of the star performers in Bordeaux, France, and an apostle of big, meaty, no-holds-barred wines, of which this is one. A blend of malbec, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah and petit verdot, it floods the palate with rustic, intense flavor. A young, unfiltered wine with a firm tannic backbone, it would reward those with the patience to cellar it for several years.

Here's a delicious, affordable red blend made in Washington state from the cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah grapes. It's one of those wines that is dry but gives the impression of sweetness with its lively black cherry, wild berry, blueberry and chocolate flavors. Well-balanced and intense, it's ready to drink now but could keep a few years. 2007 Kamiak Rock Lake Red From: Columbia Valley, Wash. Price: $15 Serve with: Red meat, pasta

From: Columbia Valley, Wash. Price: $15 Serve with: Red meat, pasta Here's a delicious, affordable red blend made in Washington state from the cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah grapes. It's one of those wines that is dry but gives the impression of sweetness with its lively black cherry, wild berry, blueberry and chocolate flavors. Well-balanced and intense, it's ready to drink now but could keep a few years. Recipe search   Search over 3,000 recipes in our archive Keywords:    Or choose a date:    Choose ... All to April '02 Feb. 3, 2010 Jan. 27, 2010 Jan. 20, 2010 Jan. 13, 2010 Jan. 6, 2010 Dec. 30, 2009 Dec. 23, 2009 Dec. 16, 2009 Dec. 9, 2009 Dec. 2, 2009 Nov. 25, 2009 Nov. 18, 2009 Nov. 11, 2009 Nov. 4, 2009 Oct. 28, 2009 Oct. 21, 2009 Oct. 14, 2009 Oct. 7, 2009 Sept.

From: Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Calif. Price: $23 Serve with: Lamb, better cuts of beef Ghost Pines is one of Gallo's "ghost" labels, but an association with the Modesto, Calif., giant is rapidly becoming more of a positive recommendation than a warning flag. This full-bodied, stylish cabernet from Napa (61 percent) and Sonoma (39 percent) offers pure and intense black cherry and black currant with a distinct Napa style predominating. It's reasonably complex and well-structured and will benefit from age, but can be enjoyed young.

This Washington state red wine is simply a terrific value. It can fairly be described as a "fruit bomb" - with amazingly pure and intense black-cherry and cassis flavors, and hints of blueberry and chocolate. Its silky-smooth texture notwithstanding, there's a core of firm tanning here that should give confidence to anyone who wants to stash away a few bottles for a decade or so. This wine is a tribute to the extraordinary progress being made in Washington state. Serve with rack of lamb, top beef cuts.

The cabernet, grown at a relatively high altitude, is a very well-crafted, elegant red wine with generous flavors of black cherry, plums, chocolate and herbs. It's not a tannic blockbuster, but it has purity and flavor intensity. Drink now or over the next five years. Serve with lamb or beef.

This elegant, full-bodied red wine delivers exceptional value for the price. Where in the past South African wines tended toward rusticity, this cabernet has been crafted in a smooth, international style (not what you want in a $100 wine, but great for $10). There are generous flavors of black currants, black cherry and plums. The tannins are soft enough to allow you to drink it now but firm enough to let it age for three to six years. Serve with red meat, pasta, pizza.