Tablas Creek 2011 Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 

Rich and plummy with notes of minerals and spice, this is an excellent wine for the low price of $20 ($16 VINsider club) at the tasting room. Highlighted with nuances of leather, herbs, and white pepper, this complex wine is hard to resist, and that’s a rarity at this price point. Tablas Creek’s website, tablascreek.com, explains: “The savory, meaty Syrah is brightened by the fruit of Grenache and given structure by Mourvedre. This is an excellent buy in a value-priced label from a stellar brand.