Soc. AGR Ampeleia-Kepos-Grenache-Mourvèdre-Carignane-Alicante-Marselan- Maremma Toscana-Italy-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$15.32-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Tuscan blend, with dark cherries, plum, licorice and tobacco, with a spiced finish.  A good value.           RP-92          WS-89          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Dolan & Weiss Cellars-Kirkland-Signature Series-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Columbia Valley-Washington-2010-14.6% Alcohol-$18.89-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on tart finish, average at best.           WS-87           CR-86          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.