Three Rivers Winery-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Walla Walla-Washington State-2009-$15.99-A nose of Dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Merlot, with cherries, raspberries and some dust, with spice on finish, good value.               WS-89              WE-91               CR-88                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Hunt Family Cellars-Cab-Ovation-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Destiny Vineyards-Mt. Christo Block-Paso Robles-California-2002-$40.80-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full  bodied Cab with chocolate and spice on finish, decant. A bit disappointing since I am a fan of Hunt Cellars, I am finding they are better young than mature.               NR              CR-88               Good with steak, chicken, pasta.