I have a current love for Syrah! There is a local wine shop called "The Wine House" here in Los Angeles that I absolutely LOVE to frequent. The prices are right, the staff are fanatics about wine and I've never gotten a bad recommendation from anyone there. Look me up if you ever want to pay a visit to their cellars or just join a wine tasting class there.

Syrah, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and various red blends. I try to keep my palate off-guard with different tastes as often as possible.