Arrowood Vineyards & Winery-Syrah-Saralee’s Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2004-$22.01-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color. A full bodied and smooth Syrah with blueberry, blackberry, bacon and spice notes, has some heat but a good Syrah. RP-91 CR-89 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Bodega El Esteco-Don David-Michael Torino Estate-Malbec-Reserve-Calchaqui Valley-Argentina-2008-$10.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied Malbec, black cherry, blueberry with sweet spicy finish, good QPR. RP-90 WS-85 WE-87 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.