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I was going to suggest Andrew Will Sorella (a Bordeaux-like blend from Washington State) but I see that the 2000 vintage costs almost as much as the Col Solare. It was listed at $57 at some Northwestern wine shops. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc (no Syrah listed). Robert Parket gave it 92-94 points and the Wine Advocate remarks on flavors of cassis, blackberries and cherries with a long, pure, flavor-packed finish. You might be inclined instead to seek a Bordeaux (Paulliac perhaps) in the $25-$35 range.