M. Chapoutier-Les Vignes De Bila-Haut-Cotes Du Roussillon Villages-Grenache-Syrah-Carignan-France-2008-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, deep ruby in color. A smooth, medium bodied blend with black raspberry, black cherry, plum with some spice and chocolate. A very good value for this price. WS-90 CR-4-4.5 Good with chicken, salads, pasta.
Seghesio Family Vineyards-Old Vine-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2006-$23.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied zesty Zin, black berry, blueberry, jammy, some vanilla and pepper, a very enjoyable red. Seghesio makes very good and consistent Zins. WS-92 CR-4.5 Good with burgers, steak, pasta.