The 2007 Vacqueyras Le Pont du Rieu ($19) is an excellent example of both these qualities. Its dense purple color matches the dark berry fruit you detect on the palate, with notes of cassis and black cherry melding with hints of pepper. 2007 was a great year in the Southern Rhone, and the bottle age has rendered this blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, and Cinsault silky smooth and incredibly easy to drink. It's a wine that pairs well with red meat, earthy mushrooms, and other autumnal dishes.