Bodegas Y Vinedos Pujanza-Hado-Tempranillo-Rioja-Spain-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$12.60-A nose of cherry and spice, dark amber in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry,  blackberry, rich with vanilla toast, spiced finish.  A very good QPR.          RP-90          WS-86          WE-88          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Swanson Vineyards-Merlot-Oakville-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.8% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Merlot, with black cherry, raspberry, currants and licorice, smooth spiced finish, a good Merlot.          WS-87           WE-92          CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.