Comte Louis De Clermont-Tonnerre-Collection Alain Corcia-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Rhone Red Wine-France-2007-$22.99-A nose of earth and hints of fruit, dark garnet in color.  A smooth and dry, medium to full bodied CDP, with some initial funk which goes after a short decant, hints of  raspberry, blueberry, more herb qualities, decent not great.                RP-90                CR-88                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

McManis Family Vineyards-Petite Sirah-California-2009-$9.98-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black in color.  A full bodied tooth staining PS, with blackberry, blueberry, cola and spice, nothing elegant,  just for those who enjoy a big wine, very good QPR.                 NR                CR-88                Good with burgers, ribs, chicken.