Parducci Wine Cellars-Pettite Sirah-Small Lot Blend-Mendocino County-California-2008-13.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied PS, with black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, with a mint spice finish.  A good value, easy drinker.           NR            CR-87            Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Bodega LN V-Kirkland Signature-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2011-13.5% Alcohol-$6.99-A nose of some fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Malbec, with cherry, cassis and some spice on finish, nothing complex.              NR             CR-83            Good with meats, chicken, pasta.