Columbia Crest Winery-Grand Estates-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$10.09-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend with blueberry, black cherry, chocolate an d spice on finish, a very good QPR.          WS-90          WE-88          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Xabregas Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Barker-Australia-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red with black cherry, raspberry, cassis and spices on finish, good not great.          WS-89          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.