Anam Cara Cellars-Nicholas Estate Reserve-Pinot Noir-Chehalem Mountains-Oregon-2006-$29.92-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color, darker than most Pinot’s. Blackberry, cherries, medium to full bodied, smooth with smoke and spice finish, a very good Pinot. RP-90 WS-91 WE-90 CR-4.5 Good with veal, chicken, pasta.
Trentadue Winery-La Storia-Zinfandel-Alexander Valley Estate-California-2006-$17.98-A big rich nose of plum and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied big rich Zin, plum, blackberry, spice and sage, a good value. Second time I have tried in last couple months, a solid Zin. RP-90 WS-86 WE-84 CR-4-4.5 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.