W.H. Smith Wines-Pinot Noir-Maritime-Sonoma Coast-California-2008-13.5% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of cherries and spice, medium ruby in color.   A medium to full bodied Pinot, with black cherry, blueberries, cola and spice,  a little heat still, and tart, decant.                     WS-84                  WE-92                 CR-88                   Good with seafood, cheeses and salad.

Columbia Crest-H3-Merlot-Columbia Crest-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$10.79-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Merlot, with blackberry, cherry, dusty chocolate and spice on finish, a very good QPR.                WS-89             WE-86                CR-89               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.