Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Sonoma Coast-California-2008-14.6% Alcohol–$52.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color.   A medium to full bodied Pinot, with currants, cherries, good acidity, dust and spice on finish.  Hard to ever say anything bad about a KB wine, good stuff.           WS-90           CR-92           Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.

Domaine Grand Veneur-Les Champauvins-Alain Jaume & Fils-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Cotes Du Rhone-France-2010-15.0% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some funk, dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A medium to full bodied red Rhone blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some licorice and a vanilla spice finish, a good value.          RP-92           WS-87           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.