Andrew Rich Wines-Pinot Noir-Willamette Valley-Oregon-2006-$19.99-A rich classic Pinot nose of spice and cherry, perfect Pinot ruby color.  A smooth, rich flavors of cherry, plum with nice acidity and long finish.  Drinks like a Pinot twice it’s price.           RP-90            WS-90            CR-4.5         Good with seafood, cheese, salads.

Bodegas Izadi-Reserva-Tempranillo-Graciano-Rioja-Spain-2004-$15.91-A nose of tar and dark fruit, dark purple in color.  Medium to full bodied, very very dry, blackberry, tar, spice and oak, was just ok, decant.              RP-90+             WS-86              CR-3.5-4                 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.