Robert Mondavi Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$20.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied dry Cab, with blackberry, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish, dependable but nothing special. RP-87 WS-87 WE-91 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Domaine La Grand Ribe-Centenaire-Grenache-Syrah-Cotes-Du-Rhone Villages-France-2009-15.0% Alcohol-$10.98-A nose of some dark fruit, some funk and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium bodied red Rhone blend, with blackberry, raspberry, coffee and spice on finish, a good value. RP-91-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.