Columbia Crest-H3-Merlot-Columbia Crest-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$12.11-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Merlot, with blackberry, cherry, dusty chocolate and spice on finish, better than last year, a very good value.           NR           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Kaiken S.A.-Malbec-Ultra-Uco Valley-Mendoza-Argentina-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish, a very good value.          WS-          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.