Bodega J.A. Cicchitti-Emkem-Malbec-Mendoza-Arentina-2006-$16.91-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied and smooth Malbec.  With black cherry, blackberry, plum and licorice with a good spicy finish, a very good QPR.                  RP-90               CR-90               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Hunt Family Cellars-Cab 9-Cabernet Sauvignon-Paso Robles-California-2004-$29.99-A nose of earthy dark fruit, dark purple in color. A smooth, full bodied Cab, blackberry, cassis, with some vegetal and earth qualities, still needs a good decant, 4th time tried in last couple months, good not great.              NR                 CR-89                  Good with steak, chicken, pasta.