NxNW Winery-Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2012-14.0% Alcohol-$9.79-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, plum, chocolate and spice on finish, a very good QPR.          WE-90          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Gundlach Bundschu-Mountain Cuvee-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon- Zinfandel-Syrah-Cabernet Franc- Malbec-Petit Verdot-Sonoma County-California-2012-14.2% Alcohol- $13.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, good not great.          RP-88          WE-87          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.