Fulcrum Wines-Pinot Noir-Brosseau Vineyard-Chalone Appellation-California-2008-14.1% Alcohol-$26.88-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Pinot, with black cherry, strawberry, some earthy tones with a spiced finish, needs another year or so to develop. NR CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Bodegas Olarra S.A.-Anares-Reserva-Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo-Graciano-Rioja-Spain-2006-13.5% Alcohol-$12.13-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, tar and licorice with a spice finish, a good midweek wine. RP-89 WS-92 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.