D-Cubed Cellars-Howell Mountain-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2006-$19.99-A nose of dark spicy fruit, dark purple in color. A full bodied Zin, black cherry, plum, blackberry, with some licorice and a spicy finish, an enjoyable wine. WS-87 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Rioja Vega-Reserva-Tempranillo-Mazuelo-Garnacha-Spain-2005-$14.44-A nose of dark fruit and ash notes, dark purple in color. Black and blue berries, licorice, medium bodied with earth and spice, a good midweek wine. RP-90 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.