Cave De Tain-Les Huts Du Fief-Syrah-Crozes-Hermitage-France-2009-13.0% Alcohol-$15.00-A nose of pepper and fruit, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied red, with blackberry, fig, white pepper and licorice on finish, herbs too.               RP-87-88               WS-91              CR-88                  Good with meats, chicken, pasta.  

Elixir Cellars-Slanted Vines-Pinot Noir-Sonoma Coast-California-2009-14.7% Alcohol-$18.50-A Nose of cherry and some spice, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied Pinot with raspberry, cherry, some earth and spice, a bit rough in spots.               NR            CR-86             Good with seafood, cheeses, salad.