Peter Franus Wine Company-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2006-14.8% Alcohol-$45.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black cherry, layered flavors, chocolate and spice on finish, very good after a couple hour decant.          WS-89          WE-91         CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta. 

Tikal-Patriota-Bonarda-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-$15.98-A nose of dark jammy fruit, dark black in color.   A big full bodied blend, not for Old World fans.   A delicious smooth wine, plum, black cherry, chocolate and spice with toasted oak, a great value.           RP-92           WS-88           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.