Chateau de Beaucastel-Coudaulet-Cotes-Du-Rhone-Mourdedre-Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah-France-2004-$21.29-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark black in color.  A medium to full bodied blend,  a bit funky or tired.  Black cherry, raspberry,  plum and licorice but seemed past its peak, was expecting more.                   RP-90               WS-90               CR-87                Good with chicken, chesses, salads.

Arista Wines-Pinot Noir-Sonoma County-California-2008-$19.99-A classic Pinot nose of cherry and spice, medium amber in color.  A smooth, medium bodied Pinot, with cherry, cola, plum and raspberry, a good finish and a solid Pinot for the price.                    NR                     CR-90                    Good with chicken, cheeses, salads.