Charles Smith Wines-The Velvet Devil-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2014-13.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot, with black cherry, plum, spices on smooth finish, not as good as previous year. NR CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 468-Meritage-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Oakville-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.9% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blueberry, blackberry, herbs, licorice and spice on finish, an easy drinker. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.