Personal Favorites

[cd4814]

Note: I love this board!
I was wondering - since you all have been so helpful I have a favor to ask.
Some of you know I prefer Merlots, Cabs, and Pinot Noirs. (Winoweenie I guess I am a Red Purist too) I have tasted fewer than 30 bottles in any catagory and have yet to find a favorite in each catagory. The favor/challange is this:
post your favorite Merlot , Cabernet Sauvinon
and Pinot Noir for under $30. If you guys insist on topping $30 give me a good reason and I'll splurge. My goal is to find a favorite in each grape. With all of your feedback I plan to make a check list and start chugging to find the one I like best.

Thanks,
Clint