R Wines-Chris Ringland-Ebenezer-Shiraz-Barossa Valley-Australia-2006-$14.99-A nose of dark

fruit and smoke, purple and black in color.  A smooth, big wine, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice,

allot of depth for this price point.   R Wines is a recently formed wine company that makes some

great wines most with interesting labels, Chris Ringland is the winemaker.       RP-93       CR-4-4.5

Good with chicken, pasta, ribs.

Fincas Don Martino-Martino-Old Vine Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2004-$13.99-A nose of

cherry and plum, dark ruby in color.  Sweet plum, cherry, hints of vanilla and some chocolate, a

smooth red.   Have tried twice in the last year with consistent notes.    WS-84         CR-4       

Good with chicken, seafood, pasta.