Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Dry Creek Valley-California-2007-15.1% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A full bodied delicious Zin, with black cherry and smoky pepper flavors, jammy with good acidity, and a long finish. A classic Zinfandel, well worth the price, wish I had more.                RP-90-92           WS-95           CR-93            Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

EOS Estate Winery-French Connection-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petite Verdot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Paso Robles-California-2007-14.0% Alcohol-$11.44-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, currents, smooth, finishes with a spicy note, great QPR.               WE-91              CR-89                  Good with meats, chicken, pasta.