Peters Family Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Sonoma Mountain-California-2006-$28.99-A nose of sweet cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A smooth, medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberries, licorice and spice on finish, was decent, just lacked that extra complexity to be very good.              WE-93                  CR-89                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Columbia-Crest Winery-Grand Estates-Amitage-Merlot-Syrah-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-$9.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple amber in color.  A rich, complex and smooth kitchen sink blend, with currants, plums, vanilla and spice, oak well integrated, great midweek wine,  a fantastic QPR.               WS-89             CR-89                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.  

Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards and Wineries-Merlot-Indian Wells-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-$15.99- A nose of dark spicy fruits, dark purple in color.  A smooth, medium to full bodied Merlot, with jammy blackberry, currants, with some toasty vanilla on finish, a good value.                        WS-90                   WE-86                   CR-88                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery-Summation-Vintner’s Reserve-Sauvignon Blanc- Viognier-Chardonnay-Semillon-Roussanne-Pinot Blanc-Riesling-Muscat Cannelli-California-2009-$12.69-A nose of citrus and spice, medium straw in color.  A light bodied white wine blend, with honey and lemon zest, grapefruit, spice and good sweet acidity, a nice summer wine.                RP-89                  WE-85                  CR-87                     Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.

JC Cellars-Syrah-Caldwell Vineyards-Napa Valley-California-2006-$35.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied and smooth Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry, earthy spices, pepper and vanilla finish, very good.    Caldwell Vineyard produces fantastic fruit, decant for a couple hours.                 WS-91                 CR-91                     Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Columbia Crest Winery-H-3-Cabernet Sauvignon-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2008-$10.98-A nose of berry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Cab, with black cherry, briary meats and fruits,  licorice and tobacco, decent value.                WS-88                   WE-87                     CR-87                         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Nicholas Cole Cellars-Michele-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Walla Walla Valley-Washington State-2005-$22.22-A nose of cassis and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied blend, with blackberry, cassis, tar and smoke with spicy oak, a big mouthful and long finish, would buy more at this price.                     RP-89                  WS-92                    WE-90                  CR-92             Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

O’Leary Walker Wines-Blue Cutting Road-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Clare Valley-Australia-2005-$11.52-A nose of heat and dark fruit, dark black in color.  A full bodied, very hot blend, the 14.5% alcohol seems more like 17%.  Even after an hour plus decant the heat was over the top, with black currants, cassis, and chocolate, got a bit better the second day.                   NR                  CR-84                   Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.      

Palmeri Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Stagecoach Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2004-$25.00-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color. A rich, smooth and full bodied blend. With currants, blackberry and chocolate and spice, a very good rich wine, with a long finish, wish I had more.  Great QPR with a very cool label.                   NR                   CR-91            Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.

Columbia Crest Winery-H-3-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2008-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, bold Merlot, with blackberry, dusty cherry, a mouthful of flavors, great QPR, consistent with last times tried.                 WS-90               WE-86                CR-89                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2007-$45.00-A nose of berry fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A smooth, full bodied Zin blend, with back cherry, raspberries, licorice and earthy qualities that make each sip have layers of flavors, long finish, an outstanding wine.  I can’t say I have ever had a bad bottle of wine from this producer.         RP-93                 WS-94                    CR-93                      Good with meats, ribs, chicken. 

Michelle Loosen-Eroica-Chateau Ste. Michelle-Dr. Loosen-Riesling-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-$16.99-A nose of crisp citrus and acidity, yellow straw in color.  A smooth, medium bodied white wine, with melon, pear, stones minerals with good acidity, a very good refreshing wine.                 RP-91                 WS-90                  WE-93                   CR-90                 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.

The Hogue Cellars-Merlot-Reserve-Wahluke Slope-Washington State-2006-$21.66-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A smooth, full bodied Merlot, with back cherry, currants, with Asian spices, a easy drinking wine, one of the better Merlots I have had in a while.                 WS-90                WE-91                  CR-90                      Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery-Vintner’s Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Sonoma and Napa Counties-California-2008-$14.09-A nose of dark fruits, dark amber in color.  A very dry, medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberry, cassis, plum and some toast with spice.  Was disappointed after WE review, way, way too dry on the palate.                  WE-92                 CR-87                 Good with ribs, burgers, chicken.

Bodegas Emilio Moro-Ribera Del Duero-Red Table Wine-Spain-2006-$19.99-A nose of dark fruit and smoke, dark black in color. A full bodied, smooch, with black cherry, blackberry, with a vanilla and spice finish, a good QPR, was better the last couple time i tried.                  RP-92             WS-91              WE-87               CR-89                Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.

Hedges Family Estate-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Cabernet Franc-Red Mountain-Washington State-2007-$19.27- A nose of ripe cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied blend, with black cherry, cassis, licorice with a chunky spice finish, good not great.               WE-90                 CR-88                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Chateau Ste. Michelle-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-$12.23-A nose of cherry and spice, dark amber in color.  A medium bodied Cab, with cherry, currants, light dust and spice, nothing complex but good for a midweek wine.                 WS-86              WE-87                    CR-86                      Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Cramer Ranch Winery-Castlebank-Old Vine Zinfandel-Giulia’s Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2008-$12.96-A nose of sweet black cherry and spice, dark purple in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied fruit bomb, with black cherry, candied raspberry, toasty spice on finish. Third time tried in last month, good not as good as last couple bottles.                  NR              CR-87                  Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Bodegas Nieto Senetiner-Cadus-Single Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2003-$23.00-A nose of dark fruit and tobacco, dark purple in color. A smooth, full bodied Cab, black currants, blackberry, with tobacco and spice, very Bordeaux like, good but not as great as last couple times I had it, still decant bottle.                  WE-90              WS-89                 CR-89                 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Millbrandt Vineyards Winery-The Estates-Merlot-Wahluke Slope-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2006-$15.32-A nose of dark berries and spice, dark purple in color.   A medium to full bodied Merlot, with cherries, blackberry, cinnamon, and spice, a good easy drinking red.                 RP-90                  WS-88                  WE-89                   CR-89                        Good with meats, chicken, pasta.