An imposing estate on the Niagara landscape, Château des Charmes remains a family-run affair. I suspect that's one reason it continues to produce good wines at very affordable prices. This red is medium-bodied, a blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. The franc component seems to take charge, lending a classic bell-pepper herbal character to the ripe cherry-like fruit. And there are nuances of cigar and earth in the mix. Nice for roast chicken or tomato-sauced vegetarian fare, such as eggplant parmesan. It's available through chateaudescharmes.com.