Trentadue continues to produce some excellent values, none better than their field blend of mixed varietals called Old Patch Red. The 2005 represents a California version of a French Cotes du Rhone. Aromas of strawberries, cherries, earth, pepper, herbs, and spice emanate from this medium-bodied, straightforward, satisfying red wine. Consume it over the next 1-2 years. Tel. (707) 433-3104; Fax (707) 433-5825

This field-style blend of Petite Sirah, Carignane and Syrah is super-jammy, with jellied flavors of raspberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries and loganberries. It’s a fun, fairly complicated wine that finishes dry and tannic.——S.H.(11/1/2007)—— 86