Elyse Wines-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-Rutherford-California-2006-$27.98-A nose of dark fruit, black purple in color.  A full bodied wine, smooth and delicious.   Blackberry, black cherry, cola, spice and chocolate with a long finish, a big wine.                 WS-86                  WE-87                  CR-4.5                   Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Reininger Winery-Helix-Pomatia-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Syrah-Cabernet Franc-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2006-$25.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   Black currants, blackberries, smoke, spice and herbs, a medium to full bodied blend.                   RP-89                WS-87                   CR-4                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.