Chateau Ste. Michelle-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-$12.23-A nose of cherry and spice, dark amber in color.  A medium bodied Cab, with cherry, currants, light dust and spice, nothing complex but good for a midweek wine.                 WS-86              WE-87                    CR-86                      Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Cramer Ranch Winery-Castlebank-Old Vine Zinfandel-Giulia’s Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2008-$12.96-A nose of sweet black cherry and spice, dark purple in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied fruit bomb, with black cherry, candied raspberry, toasty spice on finish. Third time tried in last month, good not as good as last couple bottles.                  NR              CR-87                  Good with meats, chicken, pasta.