Bogega Convento San Francisco S.L.-Tempranillo-Ribera del Duero-Spain-2011-14.0% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of some funk and dark fruit, dark purple in color.   A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, plum, tobacco, with a spice finish, a good value.           WS-88           CR-88           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Bramblewood Winery-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2014-14.4% Alcohol-$10.95-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, with vanilla spice on finish, a good QPR.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.