Talisman Wines-Ketcham Estate-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2009-14.1% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium amber in color.   A medium bodied Pinot Noir with black cherry, cinnamon, spicy notes, sweet oak, better than last time tried.           WS-86           WE-87           CR-89           Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.

Burgess Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Estate-Napa Valley-California-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Cab, with blueberries, cassis, black cherry, finishing with tar and spice, a solid Cab.           WS-87           WE-85           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.