Nova Wines-Norma Jeane-11th Vintage-A Young Merlot-California-2008-$10.99-A sweet nose of spice and dark fruit, dark amber in color. A smooth, easy drinking red, a little spice, blackberry, nothing complex but good for a mid week wine. I am a Marilyn Monroe collector so I buy for the bottle (also notice lips on cork), since it’s drinkable all the better. NR CR-3.5 Good with chicken, pasta, salads.
Line Shack Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-San Antonio Valley-California-2006-$14.99-A typical Cab nose of dark currants, dark, good color. A smooth red, black cherry, currants, vanilla but not over oaked. A good value for a Cab from an area in California that I was not familiar with. NR CR-4 Good with steak, chicken, ribs.
I am a Marilymn fan also.