Fulcrum Wines-On Point-Pinot Noir-Santa Lucia Highlands-California-2008-$28.00-A nose of dark ripe fruit and spice, medium dark amber in color. A smooth and elegant Pinot, dark cherry, cola and spice, some earth, good finish, a solid wine that drinks like a $50 Pinot Noir.             NR           CR-4.5              Good with seafood, chicken, pasta.

Montirius-Gigondas-Terre Des Aines-Grenache-Mourvedre-France-2005-$22.22-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A smooth full bodied rich blend, blueberry, plum, fig, crushed rocks and spiced cola, a enjoyable wine.                  WS-91               WE-90               CR-4.5              Good with meats, chicken, pasta.