Thumbprint Cellars-Schneider Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-California-2006-$17.96-A nose of dark spicy fruit, deep crimson in color.  Black currants, blueberry, dusty spice, good texture and mouth feel, a full bodied Cab that drinks like a $40-50 bottle.  I visited  their tasting room in Healdsburg a few years back , worth the trip.  I have tried and reviewed their Chard, Pinot, Cab and Red Blend over the last year, all were very good, all have this interesting label.               NR             CR-4-4.5            Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Ancient Peaks Winery-Merlot-Paso Robles-California-2006-$11.98-A nose of juicy fruit and some spice, dark amber in color.  A smooth, medium bodied Merlot, blackberry, cherries, spice and licorice, a good value, nothing great but good.               WS-88               WE-83              CR-3.5-4           Good with burgers, chicken, seafood.