Chateau Haut-Brisson-La Reserve-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Saint –Emilion Grande Cru-France-2006-13.5% Alcohol-$45.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied red blend, with blackberry,  blueberry, dust and a long spice finish.  Still drinking young, decant, and don’t drop the very heavy bottle on your foot.              RP-93             CR-91               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          Once Cork Bonus.

The Other Guys-Plungerhead-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$10.19-A nose of cherries and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Zin, with  raspberries, black cherries, and spices, a good value.  Cool Zork closure and label.          WE-88          CR-86          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.