Chateau Teyssier-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Saint-Emilion Grand Cru-France-2006-$18.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark ruby in color. A full bodied red that got better as I drank it over three days, needs time to open at first. Blackberry, licorice, earth, dry with good acidity.                      RP-90                 WS-85                WE-88                 CR-87                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Starry Night Winery-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2007-$9.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied Zin, with blackberries, cherries, some pepper and spice, decent for $10 bucks, nice label.                       WE-84                  CR-85                      Good with meats, chicken, pasta.