Yves Cuilleron-Saint Jospeph-L’Amarybelle-Syrah-Rhone-France-2003-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and herbs, dark purple in color.   A smooth medium to full bodied red, blackberry, currants, plum, with smoke with a spicy finish.                 NR                 CR-90                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Bodegas Finca Abril-Single Vineyard-Malbec-Uco Valley-Mendoza-Argentina-2006-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red, blackberry, plums, layered favors, with some graphite and toasted spices.                    NR                      CR-89                   Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.