Domaine de Durban-Beaumes-de-Venise-Cuvee Prestige-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-France-2005-$16.50-A nose of earthy dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A medium to full bodied blend, smooth, rich, plum, red currants, with some earthy spice notes, a good value.             NR             CR-87                 Good with meats, chicken, salads.

Smith And Hook Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Central Coast-California-2006-$16.50-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color.  A full bodied Cab, with blackberry, cherry, currants, good tannins, a good value Cab.                NR                   CR-88                   Good with steak, chicken, pasta.