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-91           Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.          One Cork Bonus.

Lava Vine Vineyards-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2010-14.6% Alcohol-$34.00-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, berry jam, brown sugar with a spiced finish, a solid Zin.           NR           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.