Sonoma Seghesio Zinfandel 2006 wine

Nose: deep rich nose. Tight but will open with time. Peppery with Kola nut and berry.
Palate: Rich palate, tight tannins with open with time. Good structure with a touch of acid bite at the back
Finish: long and lingering with cracked pepper and smooth pepper tapering off Overall rich and savory.

I paid about 31 GBP (about $45 usd) for this at an upscale London restaurant.

McWilliams Hanwood Estate 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon wine

Nose:fruity nose of plum and cherry and some hints of savory spice.
Palate: decently crafted with moderate tannins and a good mouth feel.
Finish: big cherry fruit finish that ends abruptly.

Overall: I ended up paying only about $6.99 for this (in a buy one get one free sale). For that price I cannot complain. You can tell it is a 10-12 dollar wine but it is easy drinking and the quality is good for the price.

McWilliams Hanwood Estate Shiraz 2006 wine review by (PB)

Black cherry pour with ample rich plum and black cherry bouquet full of ripe fruit.

Palate--spicy front with some heft yielding to nicely integrated, extracted plummy fruit with character in an easy drinking style. Finishes with some spice and fruit galore. I paid $8 for this on sale though I don't know what the "normal" price would be but my guess is around--drum roll please.............................$10! Gee, how'd I guess.

At any rate, this is a value wine at either price so raise a glass!