Reserva de la Tierra-Vega Escal-Priorat-Carignan-Garnacha-Syrah-Spain-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark almost black ruby in color. Blackberry, blueberry, jammy, smooth with chocolate and vanilla on backend. A good value, easy drinking. RP-91 WS-84 WE-88 CR-89 Good with steak, burgers, pasta.
Columbia Crest Winery-H3-Les Chevaux-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2011-14.0% Alcohol-$11.91-A nose of dark fruit and tobacco, dark black in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with cassis, black and blueberries, some chocolate, thick mouth feel, a solid value. WS-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.