Nicholas Cole Cellars-Michele-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Walla Walla Valley-Washington State-2005-$25.25-A nose of cassis and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied blend, very Bordeaux like, blackberry, tar and smoke with spicy oak, a bit chunky but a solid wine.                   RP-89              WS-92               WE-90                CR-90              Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Donati Family Vineyards-Claret-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petite Verdot-Syrah-Malbec-Paicines-California-2006-$16.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color.  Blackberry, cassis, chocolate, smooth and full bodied, with a good finish, second time tried in last year.            NR             CR-87             Good with chicken, meats, pasta.