Pessagno Winery-Lucia Highlands Vineyard-Estate Grown-Pinot Noir-Santa Lucia Highlands-California-2007-$24.98-A nose of dark sweet fruit, darker in color than most Pinot’s.  A smooth, easy drinking wine, especially for being young.  Black cherry,  plum, spice, good mouth feel and finish.  I visited this winery a few years back located in the central coast valley of California, they make very good Pinot and Chardonnay’s.             WS-87          CR-4.5           Good with cheese, seafood, salads.

Bodegas Y Vinedos De Murcia-Altos Del Cuco-Monastrell-Syrah-Tempranillo-Spain-2007-$5.99-A big bold jammy nose of dark fruit, dark in color.  A easy dinking and enjoyable every day red,  blackberry, spice, delivers allot for this price point.            NR          CR-3.5-4           Good with chicken, ribs, pasta.