Tikal-Patriota-Malbec-Bonarda-Mendoza-Argentina-2010-13.8% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark jammy fruit, dark black in color.  A big full bodied blend, not for Old World fans.  A big wine, plum, black cherry, chocolate and spice with toasted oak, a good value.          RP-91          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Vina Robles-Red 4-Petite Sirah-Grenache-Syrah-Mourdedre-Paso Robles-California-2010-14.1% Alcohol-$13.98-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color.  A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, currants, dusty spices, smoky and long finish. Not as good as previous years.          WS-86          WE-90          CR-87          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.