Reserva de la Tierra-Vega Escal-Priorat-Carignan-Grenache-Shiraz-Spain-2006-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark almost black ruby in color. Blackberry, blueberry, jammy, smooth with chocolate and vanilla on backend.    A good value, Parker and WS had it right compared to WE.             RP-90             WS-88             WE-82           CR-89              Good with steak, burgers, pasta.

Whitehall Lane Winery & Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2005-$75.00-(Magnum)-A nose of dark fruit and spice, great Cab nose, dark garnet in color. With blackberry, cassis, with dusty edge, smooth and delicious, a very enjoyable Cab.                WS-85              WE-93                CR-92               Good with steak, chicken, pasta.