Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2008-14.7% Alcohol–$52.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color.   A medium to full bodied Pinot, with currants, cherries, some dust and spice on finish, has lost some of it’s gusto, still a pleasing wine.          WS-94          CR-90          Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.          One Cork Bonus.

R.E.2161/T-Celler De Capcanes-Mas Donis-Barrica-Grenache-Syrah-Old Vines-Montsant-Spain-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$8.97-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color.   A medium bodied red blend, with cherry, raspberry, minerals, with some spice on finish, nothing complex but good mid-week wine.          WE-86          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.