Nicely priced and quite delicious. Think cheese. Lots of cheese. A Bordeaux blend of 89% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Gros Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Online $24.99.

A lovely ruby color, very seductive. An earthy cherry berry color – just like my cherry berry. Grapes 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano. A delicious wine with a smoked Gouda, suffering ovaries and a handsome Chef. $30.00

Another very good Pinot. It’s a light red and a little spicy. From Willamette Valley, Oregon and screw top, of course! $22.99. 90 Knollie points.

Have I mentioned how much I love that Oregon is on the whole screw top bandwagon? Well I do, and very much so. I’ve been a meritage/shiraz fan as of late, but for a long time I was a pinot snob. You’ll love this one. $23.99. 90 points.

Michael-David Vineyards, California, Central Valley, Lodi.

I swear I didn’t make up that name. I have to admit I was really hesitant to even list this bottle. But just look at the label, the little elephants sold me. There is even one on the cork. I know I sound like a dork, but isn’t that too adorable?

When first opened, this wine had a very strong aroma of charred wood. Um, that’s kind of a turn-away for me. But as with most petite sirahs, you really need to get rough with it and force it to open up the good stuff. I like doing that with wine. To reach this wine’s full potential I would strongly recommend decanting or even using an aerator. I like the Vinturi; one pour through this magical creation is like decanting your wine for an hour. I’m all about the instant gratification. I’ve seen Petite Petit at the market anywhere from $9.99 to $22.00. 85 Knollie points.