Gorman Winery-Zachary’s Ladder-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Petit Verdot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2011-14.8% Alcohol-$26.24-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, currants, coffee, Asian spice on finish.  Decant for one hour.          WS-90          WE-91          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Elyse Winery-Zinfandel-Morisoli Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.4% Alcohol-$18.00-A nose of some cherry and spice, medium garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied single vineyard Zin, with black cherry, plum, some licorice and spice on finish.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.