Plantagenet Wines-Shiraz-Great Southern-Australia-2004-$17.92-A nose of dark fruit and white pepper, dark purple in color.  A full bodied Shiraz, with blueberries, olives, meat and spice, still a bit hot, just ok.                 WS-90               WE-90                CR-87                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar-Family Classic-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa County-Sonoma County-Lake County-2008-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and smoke, dark garnet in color.   A full bodied and dry Cab, with raspberries, blackberries, and chocolate and some spice.   A solid wine, a very good QPR.               WE-91            CR-89             Good with meats, chicken, pasta.