Sequoia Grove Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Syrah-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Rutherford-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.2% Alcohol-$25.46-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, earth, licorice and spices on long finish. A good value. WS-87 WE-87 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Domaine J.M. Guillon-Bourgogne-Pinot Noir-Cote-D-Or-France-2010-12.5% Alcohol-$25.55-A nose of black cherry and some spice, medium ruby in color. A medium bodied Pinot, with black cherry, raspberry, earth and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-88 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.