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.