2001 Cline Cotes D'Oakley Vin Rouge

[mrdutton]

Try these on for size then - 2001 Ca' del Solo Big House Red and the 2000 E. Guigal Cotes de Rhone. Both at $13.99 per with mixed case discount. (And yes, I realize the E. Guigal is French not Californian. But you know I have a leaning toward wines from the Rhone and from the Rhone Rangers....... and Bonny Doon.)

A bit more expensive than the Cline, but based on what you said, these wines should be fuller and brighter on your palate.