Syrah/Shiraz from Columbia Valley, USA

Purchase Price: $120 (restaurant)

International Wine Report 98, Jeb Dunnuck 97, Jame Suckling 94, Vinous 95, Elsbob 96

ABV 14.9%

Deep purple in color, aromas of black fruits, chocolate, and oak, medium to full bodied, medium tannic, dry, with medium acidity. I enjoyed this remarkable wine with a 6-ounce medium well-done filet and a side of grilled asparagus. Delicious.

A superb wine at a reasonable price. It currently retails at about $75, if you can find it, which is less than half what most wines in this rated category cost.