Milbrandt Vineyards-The Estates-Merlot-Wahluke Slope-Washington State-2006-$15.32- A nose of dark berries and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot, with cherries, blackberry, cinnamon, and spice, a good easy drinking red, decent. RP-90 WS-88 WE-89 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodega Benegas-Malbec-Libertad Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2007-$18.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, black currants, licorice and a spice finish, good length, very good QPR. RP-90+ CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.