Tatiarra Vineyard-Shiraz-Cambrian-Heathcote-Australia-2005-15.5% Alcohol-$45.55-A nose of dark fruit and some heat, dark purple in color. A full bodied Shiraz, with black cherry, cassis, some chocolate, but with enough heat that it was not in balance, disappointing that it was not up to the ratings. RP-94+ WE-92 CR-87 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
F. Korbel & Bros, Inc.-Brut-Champagne-California-NV-12.0% Alcohol-$11.50-A nose of some citrus and spice, nothing complex, good for a quick toast or cooking. NR CR-81 Good for cooking.