Patrick LeSec Selections-Rubis-Chateauneuf Du Pape-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-France-2006-14.0% Alcohol-$16.82-A nose of earth and funk, needs long decant, dark amber in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone blend with cassis, black cherry, licorice and pepper, a really good value at this price. RP-89 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, cheese.
Alexander Beck Cellars-Merlot-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-2009-14.2%-$15.24-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot, with blueberry, plum, some vanilla and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.