Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2007-14.2% Alcohol–$52.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color.   A medium to full bodied Pinot, with black raspberry, black cherry,  some herbs and tea, with spice on finish, at or past it’s peak so drink up.          WS-93          CR-91         Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.          One Cork Bonus.

Dominio Del Plata S.A.-BenMarco-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-13.9% Alcohol-$13.71-A nose of some funk and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a bit rough, better 2nd day.          RP-87          WS-87          CR-85          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.