Rosenblum Cellars-Petite Sirah-Pickett Road Vineyard-California-14.7% Alcohol-2005-$32.99-A nose of dark black fruit and spice, dark black in color.  A full bodied PS with  blueberries, black currants, chocolate and spice, a delicious wine.                  RP-92            WS-89            WE-87           CR-91             Good with steaks, chicken, pasta.

Beringer Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Knights Valley-California-14.3% Alcohol-$15.94-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Cab with blackberry, plum,  herbs and spice, a good value.                   RP-91            WE-85            CR-87                  Good with meats, chicken, pasta.