Robert Biale Vineyards-Syrah-Kiger Family Vineyards-Sonoma Valley-California-2007-$58.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied and dense Syrah, with black currants, black cherries, licorice and herbs, a bit chunky but very good.               NR                CR-90                 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Cantina Di Soave-Rocca Sveva-Aramone Della Valpolicella-Soave-Italy-2006-$34.99-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark black garnet in color.  A robust full bodies red, with black cherries,  raisin, blackberry and spice, long length, a good value.                WE-90                CR-90                   Good with veal, chicken, pasta.