Duck Dinner

[vickiruzicka]

I'm invited to dinner tomorrow night. The hosts were in the food & beverage business for years (daunting!). I'm asked to bring a nice wine to pair with duck, which is being served with a raspberry/mild jalapeno sauce. What's a good choice under $30?

On the inexpensive side, I also wanted to bring a Glen Ellyn Merlot. I have no idea if this choice is borne of ignorance, but we drink it at home as our everyday wine.