Northstar Winery-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2009-14.8% Alcohol-$75.00(Restaurant)-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, currants, cassis, light pepper and spices on long finish, very good.          RP-92          WS-91          WE-92          CR-91         Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bodegas Emilio Moro S.L.-Finca Resalso-Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red with black cherry, cassis, some smoke and spice on finish, good QPR.          RP-88          WS-82          WE-87         CR-87         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.