Bodegas Nieto Senetiner-Blend-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Merlot-Mendoza-Argentina-2007-$12.98-A nose of smoky dark fruit, dark purple in color.   A full bodied red blend, cassis, black currant, plum, chocolate, not totally smooth but a good value.                RP-88            CR-87             Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Ross Estate-Lights Out-Shiraz-Barossa Valley-Australia-2007-$10.68-A nose of bright fruit, dark purple in color.  A full bodied Shiraz, fruit pie, blackberry, blueberry, plum with pepper, not for Old World fans, but for this price a fun midweek wine.                    RP-90                WE-87                  CR-88                   Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.