Altolandon-Red Blend-Manchuela-Spain-2005-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color.   Black currants, blueberries, cola, chocolate, a full bodied smooth very long finish.  A very nice bottle of wine, decant for a couple hours.               WE-88              CR-4.5               Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Wines-Blue Label-Merlot-Geyserville-California-2007-$12.99-A nose of ripe plum, medium amber in color.  A smooth medium bodied red, was surprised how decent it was, berries, currants, chocolate, a good value.                 NR                CR-4              Good with meats, chicken, cheeses.