Chateau Haut-Brisson-La Reserve-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Saint –Emilion Grande Cru-FRance-2006-$45.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied red blend, with blackberry,  blueberry, minerals and long spice finish.  Has many years left, decant, and don’t drop the very heavy bottle on your foot.              RP-93             CR-91               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Chateau Ste. Michelle-Cabernet Sauvignon-Indian Wells-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-$14.99-A nose of dark spicy fruits, dark purple in color.  A smooth and medium to full bodied Cab with blackberry, black cherry,  and spice finish, a good QPR.                WS-90                   WE-87                CR-89                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.