Man O’ War Vineyards-Syrah-Waiheke Island-New Zealand-2008-$18.98-A nose of dark fruit and earth, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Syrah, black berry, plums, white pepper with some earthy funk, was average.                 RP-89                 CR-86                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

C. Ramsay Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-North Coast-California-2006-$11.99-A nose of dark fruit, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Cab, blackberry, blueberry, a bit rustic, but decent mid week wine.                  NR                 CR-84                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.