Columbia Crest Winery-Grand Estates-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$10.09-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend with blueberry, black cherry, chocolate an d spice on finish, a very good QPR. WS-90 WE-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Xabregas Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Barker-Australia-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with black cherry, raspberry, cassis and spices on finish, good not great. WS-89 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.