Fleurie from the edge of Moulin-a-Vent, this is more pinot-like than gamay, structure and elegance over fruit and ebullience. Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, 2006 : This excellent nebbiolo can age (the 1978 is drinking well today, apparently ). Cabernet franc grown on limestone from a top grower in Chinon. Under $30. Under $50. MORE >>

2007 Claux Delorme Valençay , about $16, is a delicious blend of Malbec, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. Lighter in body than the 2006, it continues to impress me as a full bodied wine that is fit for richer meaty dishes, and yet has a light enough mouth feel to be very good to drink on its own. Silly me. MORE >>

The Puzelats grow Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt (called Malbec in Argentina), Bréton (called Cabernet Franc in the film Sideways ), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Pinot Grigio in Italy), and the rarely seen Pineau D'Aunis and Menu Pineau (called Arbois in the Jura). 2006 Clos du Toe-Boeuf Le Brin de Chèvre , $18. It works. MORE >>

2006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills. 2006 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir, Geelong. 2006 Henschke Mt Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley. 2006 Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley. 2006 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon, Riverina. 2006 Shaw + Smith Shiraz, Adelaide Hills. MORE >>

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