Ancient Peaks Winery-Merlot-Paso Robles-California-2009-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Merlot, a bit hot with plum, cherry and some chocolate spice, just average.                     WS-86                WE-82               CR-85                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Duckhorn Wine Company-Decoy-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2008-$16.98-A nose of cherries and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with currants, cherry,  some vanilla and spice on finish, a good blend.                    WS-88               CR-88                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.