Quinta do Passasouro-Touriga Nacional-Tinta Roriz-Touriga Franca-Vinho Tinto-Douro-Portugal-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$17.87-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, plum, cherries, dry spice finish, interesting wine.  Interesting label.              WS-92              WE-91             CR-90             Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Torzi Matthews Vintners-Schist Rock-Shiraz-Barossa-Australia-2008-14.0% Alcohol-$12.88-A nose of sweet plum, dark in color.  A very plum driven flavor, hearty  cherry, some spice, typical Ausi Shiraz, a decent value.              RP-88             WS-85              CR-86                  Good with meats, chicken, pasta.