St. Francis Winery & Vineyard-Anthem-Winemaker’s Selection-Meritage-Mlabec-Petit Vedot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sonoma Valley-California-2005-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit, dark amber in color. A full bodied blend of the kitchen sink of varietals, blackberry, currants, licorice and dark chocolate, very dry, good but a bit disjointed.              NR               CR-88              Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Relativity Vineyards-Quantum Reserve-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Grenache-Charbono-California-2007-$17.98-A nose of dark fruit, dark black in color.  Black cherry, plum, blackberries, a full bodied big blend, a big chunky but very good, similar notes as same time.                 WS-81                  CR-88                  Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.