Ketcham Estate Winery-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2007-$35.00-A nose of currants and spice, dark amber in color. A full bodied Pinot, smooth, currants, red berries, some earth and spice, an enjoyable wine. WS-88 CR-4-4.5 Good with chicken, salads, cheese.
Tulip Hill Winery-Cellar Select-Cabernet Sauvignon-Tracy Hills-Mount Oso Vineyard-California-$12.75-A nose of musty dark fruit, dark amber in color. A rather harsh Cab, currants, red berries, but not smooch, hard finish. NR CR-3 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.