Bodega Y Vinedos Renacer S.A.-Punto Final-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2011-14.5% 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.

Columbia Crest-H3-Merlot-Columbia Crest-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2011-14.0% Alcohol-$11.83-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Merlot, with blackberry, cherry, dusty chocolate and spice on finish, a very good QPR.          WS-89          WE-88           CR-88           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.