Three Red Matches

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1998 Balnaves, Coonawarra, The Blend ($15) (just about equal merlot, cabernets sauvignon and franc): Grillpanned porterhouse steak w/sauteed mushrooms, baked potato, and green beans almondine.

1998 Le Coste, Rosso di Montalcino ($17): Penne in rich tomato sauce with sweet Italian sausage with fennel, and salad.

1998 Pindar, North Fork of Long Island, Cabernet Franc ($12): Leftover roast goose in gravy, freshly baked baguette, and salad.

All wines and matches highly recommended.