St. Francis Winery & Vineyard-Old Vine Zinfandel-Bacchi Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2006-$37.50-A nose of blackberry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A full bodied, delicious Zin, blackberry, smoke, toast, some vanilla, a great tasting red.   I really have enjoyed the St. Francis Reserve Zins over the years, they have a great tasting room.              NR             CR-4.5-5              Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Edetaria-Sl-Edetana-Garnachia-Carinena-Peluda-Spain-2005-$12.46-A nose of dark fruit,  dark purple in color. A smooth medium to full bodied red, blue and black berries, spices and nice balance, drinks like a $30 wine, have tried this wine a few times recently, similar results.           RP-91            CR-4-4.5            Good with chicken, meats, pasta.