Ukiah Cellars-Nelson Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendocino-California-2007-$11.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark amber in color.  A good mouthfeel, currants, blackberry, good finish, drinks like a $25 Cab.  Many Mendocino wines deliver very good value.        NR           CR-4      Good with chicken, pork, pasta.

Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Zinfandel-LOdi-California-2006-$18.99-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  The big alcohol 15.5% has integrated itself now compared to last year when I tried this wine, blackberry, black cherry, spice, licorice, a very good Zin, not for the bashful.             WS-82            CR-4-4.5              Good with pasta, steak, chicken.