Donatifamilyvineyards-Claret-Canernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petite Verdot-Syrah-Malbec-Paicines-California-2006-$16.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color. Blackberry, cherries, chocolate, smooth and full bodied, with a good finish. NR CR-4 Good with chicken, meats, pasta.
Keesha Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Lodi-California-2008-$9.99-A big nose of dark fruit and casis, purple black in color. A big full bodied, like syrup, blackberry, smooth, cassis, dark chocolate, a wine that has the body and taste of a $40 bottle. NR CR-4-4.5 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.