Burgess Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Malbec- Napa Valley-California-2005-14.4% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of dark fruit and tobacco, dark purple in color. A full bodied Bordeaux style Cabernet, with black currants, tobacco, herbs, and chocolate on finish, a solid effort from a winery with a long history. WS-87 WE-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Seghesio Family Vineyards-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Sonoma County-California-2009-15% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of cheery and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zinfandel, with black cherry, raspberry, and pepper and spice on finish. A solid value. RP-90 WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.