Alexander Valley Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, $18::

This wine has a flavorful nose of black cherry along with hints of cocoa. For a moderately priced Cabernet, this bottle delivers rich flavors of dark fruit and chocolate enveloped by soft tannins.

Where to find it:

Good Eats in East Sacramento (goodeatsgrocer.com) and BevMo (bevmo.com) on Arden Way in Sacramento.

What to eat with this wine:

The Good Eats bistro steak is a 6-ounce filet mignon topped with blue cheese hollandaise and a battered-and-fried poached egg accompanied by garlic green beans.

Ernest Hidvegi is the chef of Good Eats. He has worked for Esquire Grill, Slocum House and Mulvaney’s B&L. His cuisine is focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients.