Palmeri Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Stagecoach Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2004-$25.00-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color. A rich, smooth and full bodied blend. With currants, blackberry and chocolate and spice, a very good rich wine, with a long finish, wish I had more. Great QPR with a very cool label. NR CR-91 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Columbia Crest Winery-H-3-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2008-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, bold Merlot, with blackberry, dusty cherry, a mouthful of flavors, great QPR, consistent with last times tried. WS-90 WE-86 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.