Artesa Winery-Merlot-Reserve-Napa Valley-California-2006-$14.99-A nose of dusty cherry and spice, dark amber in color. A full bodied and elegant Merlot, with smoky cherries, plum and vanilla with a long finish. A great QPR, drinking at it’s peak, WE was right on. WS-86 WE-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken and pasta.
Ferrari-Carano Mountain Winery-Zinfandel-Dry Creek Valley-California-2007-$19.99-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with blackberry, cherry, and vanilla spice, an enjoyable Zinfandel. NR CR-89 Good with ribs, chicken and pasta.