Valdez Family Winery-Ulises Valdez-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2012-14.8% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, spices and pepper on finish. A very good QPR at reduced price.          WS-88           WE-90          CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.    

Locations R.E.-E 5-Grenache-Tempranillo-Carignan-Rioja-Spain-NV-15.0% Alcohol-$14.27-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on finish, a very good QPR.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.