Your perfect wine is…

Full–bodied, well–structured reds

(Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Bordeaux blends, cool–climate Syrah): Big, tannic wines begging for a nippy evening, a roaring fire, and well–marbled beef.

Great choices from the Sunset International Wine Competition:

• Robert Mondavi 2010 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville, Napa Valley; $55)
• Barrister 2010 Bacchus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; $31)
• Gallo Signature Series 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $40)
• Bergevin Lane 2011 “Amare Aeterna” Stone Tree Vineyard Petit Verdot (Wahluke Slope; $38)
• Sycamore Creek 2011 Flagship Reserve Estate Malbec (Santa Clara Valley; $30)
• St. Francis 2011 “Rockpile Red” Bordeaux-Style Blend (Sonoma County; $50)
• Alexandria Nicole 2012 “Jet Black” Destiny Ridge Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills; $25)