2003 Shiraz vs Chianti

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Weather is very pleasant.... a bit breezy, but no rain in sight. And we really need it. Maybe if this dude does a button-hook over the ArkLaTex and rolls back SW, we might pick up a few drops.

I'm not a big fan these days of either Chianti or Shiraz... prefer alternatives to those two.

For Italians at your price point, look for:
-Maraia Barbera Monferrato, $7
-Villa Puccini Toscano, $7.69
-Masciarlli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, $8
-Miliasso Barbaresco, $7.65

For Syrah at that price, look for:
-Guigal CdR, $8
-Dom. de Amouriers VdP de Vaucluse, $5
-Le Faux Frog VdP d'Oc Syrah, $7
-Sarl le Camessot VdP de Vaucluse Syrah, $8.

I see on Costco's Website that they have three stores in Orlando. If you're not already a member, highly recommend you join. They're the biggest wine retaler in the country. All of the Italians listed above came from Costco, while all of the French came from other discounters, esp. World Market.