DC Flynt MW Selections-Kirkland Signature-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington St.-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$8.99-A nose of some cherry and spice, medium ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some smoke and spice on finish, a good value.          WE-87          CR-85          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color.  A sweet full bodied port, dark fruit, spice, a good value for it’s price range, a bottle will last up to one month in frig after opening.           WE-86           CR-87           Good with desert or alone.