Phipps Family Cellars-Status Quo-Merlot-Zinfandel-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Sonoma County-California-2010-15.5% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spices on finish.  A good drinking blend, still young.          WE-87          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Finca Sandoval, S.A.-Salia-Garnacha Tintorera-Garnacha Tinta-Manchuela-Spain-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$12.79-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on finish, a good value.          RP-90          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.