Michael David Winery-Freakshow-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lodi-California-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple, in color.  A full bodied in your face fruit bomb (like most Michael David wines), with blueberry, black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate with a bit disjointed spice finish, if you enjoy old world wines stay away.          RP-86          WE-87          CR-88         Good with steak, ribs, pasta.

Burgess Cellars-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2007-14.3% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied dry Merlot, with blackberry, currant, plum,  some chocolate and spice on finish, great QPR.          WE-87          CR-89         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.