The Hogue Cellars-Merlot-Reserve-Wahluke Slope-Washington State-2007-14.3% Alcohol-$22.95-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Merlot, with back cherry, currants, with Asian spices, has gotten better each time tried, in a great drinking zone, sadly my last bottle. WE-88 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Bodega Y Vinedos Renacer S.A.-Punto Final-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2011-14.9% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and tar, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish. A solid wine, good every year. WS-90 WE-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.