Agrupacion De Cosecheiros-Dom Bardo-Albarino-Rias Baixas-Spain-2007-$6.99-A light nose of citrus and spice, light golden in color.  Crisp, minerals, lemon zest, good amount of acidity, light to medium in body, dry on finish, pleasant for the value.              RP-88            WS-79           WE-86          CR-3.5        Good with cheese, chicken, salad, seafood.

Charles Smith Wines-Boom Boom!-Syrah-Mattawa-Washington State-2007-$13.98-A big nose of dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color.  A big mouth feel, full bodied, blueberry, blackberry, spices that end in a long finish.  Very interesting label.              WS-89            CR-4           Good with steak, chicken, pasta.