Rochioli Vineyards-Pinot Noir-Estate-Russian River Valley-California-2006-$51.99-A nose of sweet cheery and spice, light to medium amber in color. A medium bodied, smooth and elegant Pinot, with cherry, strawberry, plum with light spice and acidity, was disappointed, found it good but one dimensional. RP-89-91 WS-92 CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Bogle Vineyards-Petite Sirah Port-Limited Release-Clarksburg-California-2006-$18.92-A big nose of dark sweet fruit and spice, dark black in color. A fun full throttled desert port, with blackberry, candied raspberry, dark chocolate, long finish, good QPR. NR CR-88 Good with deserts, ice cream.