Chad Wine Company-Pinot Noir-Carneros-Napa-California-2009-$16.20-A nose of cherry and spice, medium ruby in color.  A smooth, medium to full bodied Pinot, with black cherry, raspberry, cola and spice, a very good QPR for a Pinot.                    NR                    CR-88                 Good with seafood, chicken, salads.

Columbia Crest Winery-H-3-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2008-$10.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied, bold Merlot, with blackberry, dusty cherry, still a bit tannic but great QPR.                    WS-90                   WE-86                     CR-88                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.