Cramer Ranch Vineyards-Castlebank-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Giulia’s Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-California-2010-14.9% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Zinfandel with black cherry, raspberry, spicy finish, a good value, not a great as 2008 but close.        NR        CR-87               Good with meats, chicken, pasta

Three Loose Screws-Don Sebastiani & Sons-Used Automobile Parts-Tinta Roriz-Touriga Nacional-Tinta Cao-Souzao-Alvarelhao-Old World Style Desert Wine-Amador County-California-2005-$27.99-A nose of candied dark fruits and spices, dark black in color.   A full bodied and rich desert red blend, with very rich dark chocolate, orange peel, cherry with vanilla finish.   Good stuff.            NR             CR-90          Good with deserts, ice cream.