Reserva de la Tierra-Vega Escal-Priorat-Carignan-Grenache-Shiraz-Spain-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark almost black ruby in color.   Blackberry, blueberry, jammy, smooth with chocolate and vanilla on backend.   A good value, Parker and WS had it right compared to WE.               RP-90         WS-88          WE-82          CR-87            Good with steak, burgers, pasta.

Artesa Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa County-Sonoma County-California-2006-14.4% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Cab with black cherry,  currants, chocolate and spice on good finish, a solid wine.                NR             CR-89              Good with meats, chicken, pasta.