Outcast Wines-Merlot-Oak Knoll District-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.4% Alcohol-$26.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, blackberry, licorice and spice on finish, still needs a decant.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Barrel Head Cellars-Matthew Joseph-Cabernet Sauvignon-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$13.25-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Cab, with black cherry, cherry, vanilla and spice on finish.  A very good QPR, easy drinking.          NR          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.