McCrea Cellars, Inc.-Cuvee Orleans-Syrah-Yakima Valley-Washington State-2006-14.8% Alcohol-$18.99-A big nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied Syrah, with black currants, blackberries, exotic spices and chocolate on finish, a very good value.         WE-91       CR-90         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color.  A sweet full bodied port, dark fruit, spice, a good value for it’s price range, a bottle will last up to one month in frig after opening.           WE-86           CR-87           Good with desert, ice cream or alone.