Columbia Crest-H3-Merlot-Columbia Crest-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$12.09-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.           WS-88          WE-88           CR-88           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Vina Cousino Macul S.A.-Don Matias-Cuvee Lorena-Reserva-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Valle Del Maipo Valley-Chile-2013-$10.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color.  A medium to full bodied blend, blackcurrants, cherry, with herbs and vanilla finish, a decent value.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.