Cliff Lede Vineyards-Stags Leap District-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2006-$25.00-A nose of dark fruits, dark ruby in color.  A smooth, more medium bodied than most Cabs, black currants, coffee, some veggies, a solid Cab.                 RP-91                WS-92               CR-4-4.5                Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Bodegas Escorihuela Gascon-Reserva-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-$17.33-A nose of dark fruits and spice,  blackish purple in color.  A full bodied intense red, plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and brown spice, a very good value.                NR-                CR-4-4.5                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.