Osso Anna Cellars-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2007-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit. dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, blackberry, blueberry, some plum, a bit gritty, was not as good as I had expected.             NR                CR-3.5                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Big House Wine Co.-The Prodigal Son-Petite Sirah-Central Coast-California-2006-$13.99-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, black in color.  Blackberry, plums, full bodied, big wine, not elegant but a decent bottle for a BBQ, fun label.               WS-79               WE-85               CR-4             Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.