There's a wine that compliments every dish, even meatloaf! With that in mind, Hugh and Al introduce us to some comfort reds that pair well with comfort foods.
Edmeades Old Vines Zinfandel, Mendocino '13
Kick-butt, good old-fashioned zin
Quality: ★★ 1/2
Price Range: Less than $20
Nielson Pinot Noir '14
Second label of Byron, classic pinot noir with amazing complexity
Quality: ★★
Price Range: Less than $20 VALUE
Alance Carmenere, Maule Valley, Chile '14
Merlot taste-alike, big soft, opulent, tasty
Quality :★★
Price Range: Less than $20
Silver Palm Merlot, North Coast '13
Supple tannins, deep fruit, splash of petit verdot and cab sauv
Quality: ★★ 1/2
Price Range: Less than $20
Atalon Pauline's Cuvee, Napa '12 (red blend)
Good VALUE for a merlot dominated Napa red blend
Quality: ★★ 1/2
Price: Less than $20
Many of these fine wines can be purchased at Reds Wine and Spirits.