Linne Calodo Cellars-Outsider-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2006-$42.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A smooth, full bodied Rhone blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some soil and pepper, good not great.                  RP-90                 CR-89                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Picchetti Winery-Pinot Noir-Truchard Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2008-$36.96-A nose of cheery and spice, medium amber in color.  A smooth, medium to full bodied Pinot.  With cherry and plum, earth and pepper, good but not superior.                    NR-                      CR-88                 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.