Chateau Manzanita Winery-Vin De Manies-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Napa Valley-California-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$21.53-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet I color.   A medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberry, currants and cassis, layers of flavor with a spice finish.   You must decant this wine for hours for it to show it’s true colors, was really good.           NR           CR-92           Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Burgess Cellars-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2007-14.3% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied dry Merlot, with blackberry, currant, plum, some chocolate and spice on finish, a good QPR.           WE-87           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.