Thumbprint Cellars-Threesome-Winemaker’s Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2009-13.9% Alcohol-$23.96-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.     A full bodied red blend with blackberry, blueberry,  cocoa, with a gritty spice finish.                 NR               CR-88                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Picollo Ernesto-Gavi-Di Gavi-Roverto-Cortese-Italy-2010-13.0% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of apples and pear, yellow straw in color.  Alight bodied white with apples, peach, grapefruit, minerals and good acidity, simple but good.                NR               CR-88                  Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.