R Wines-Amazed-Evangelho Vineyard-Mourvedre-Carignane-California-2006-$22.99-A interesting nose of smoky plum, dark black in color.  A full bodied and interesting red blend, with smoky plum, jammy dark fruits, from vines over 100 years, meaty and lingering finish, a very good wine.  Interesting label per R Wines tradition.                   NR               CR-92               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Keesha Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Lodi-California-2009-$9.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied PS, with blackberries, blueberries, minerals and spice on finish, A great QPR, not as perfect as the 2008 but close.                  NR               CR-89                Good with steak, chicken, pasta.