Steele Wines-Jed Steele-Syrah-Lake County-California-2006-$10.97-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied red. With blackberry, cherry, raspberry jam and spice with a good finish, solid QPR. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Manuel D. Pocas Junior-Reserva Douro-Tourga Nacional-Tourga Franca-Tinta Roriz-Tinta Barroca-Portugal-2005-$15.99-A nose of plum and spice, dark black in color. A smooth, full bodied blend, blueberry, plums, with some blackberry jam and spicy oak, a good value. RP-89 WS-88 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.