Ernest & Julio Gallo-Signature Series-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petite Verdot-Petite Sirah-William Hill and Monte Rosso Vineyards-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.9% Alcohol-$28.99-A nose of elegant dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A elegant and full bodied Cab blend, with blackberries, currants, chocolate, with right amount of oak and spice.  First time I have tried a high end Gallo wine, really superior made and a great value.                WE-93                   CR-93                  Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Longboard Winery-Merlot-Dakine Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2007-14.7% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied single vineyard Merlot, with black and red cherries, currants, licorice, and some pepper and spice on finish, a bit better than average, cool label.              WS-86            WE-87           CR-87               Good with meats, chicken, pasta