Cupcake Vineyards-Merlot-Central Coast-California-2008-$10.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A smooth, easy drinking red, medium bodied, with black cherry, chocolate, plum, a very good QPR and mid week wine.                   NR-                CR-87                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Vina Robles-Huerhuero-Cabernet Sauvignon-Paso Robles-California-2007-$15.99-A nose of muted dark fruit, dark purple in color.  An average Cab, medium to full bodied, with cherry, blueberry, but something was missing, a bit rough on the finish.                   NR                    CR-83                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.