Luna Vineyards-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2006-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit amd spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied, dry Merlot, with black cherry, currants, spice, a bit hot and chunky but decent juice.                  WS-78                    CR-88                     Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Bugay Wines-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2005-$14.98-A nose of dark cherry and spice, dark purple in color. A smooth, full bodied Zin, very rich for a six year old Zin, black cherry, with jammy blackberry and spice, second time tried in last month or so.             WS-82              CR-88                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.