Chateau Beauchene-Premier Terroir-Cotes Du Rhone-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-2007-$12.23-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color. A medium to full bodied blend, raspberry, currant, cherry, earth and pepper, a good value. NR CR-4 Good with chicken, cheese, pasta.
Three Wine Company-Petite Sirah-Contra Costa County-California-2008-$19.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, black purple in color. A full bodied big red, smooth, blackberry, blueberry, spice, a good mouth feel, long finish. NR CR-4-4.5 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.