Alexander Valley Vineyards-Temptation-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2009-$12.99-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin, with cherries, plums, cinnamon, and smoky spice,  a good QPR.                        WE-86                  CR-86                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Crossbarn Winery-Paul Hobbs-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2007-$31.98-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.    A full bodied and smooth Cab, with black currants, blueberries, licorice, herbs and smoky oak, good but was a bit disappointed being a Paul Hobbs wine.                      WS-89                WE-94                  CR-90                    Good with steak, chicken, pasta.