Here are some wines we recently enjoyed with friends:

Storr's Santa Cruz Mountains Petit Syrah (CA - 2005). Really interesting tobacco notes. Very complex. Delicious.

Northstar Stella Maris red blend (WA - 2007). I don't usually like blends very much, but this was exquisite. Small winery. Do buy.

Trapiche Broquel Malbec (Argentina - 2008). I like good Malbecs, and this one was REALLY good.

See ya in the beer thread, Mike. Let me know locations. PM me with dates - would love it if we could get together.

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