Bugay Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Sonoma County-California-2004-14.2% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruit, dark purple in color. A full bodied Cab with black currants, blackberry, cassis, was so much better and complex than last time tried 2 years ago. Was layered and had a long spicy finish, one hour decant. NR CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Columbia Crest-H3-Les Chevaux-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and tobacco, dark black in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with cassis, black and blueberries, some chocolate, think mouth feel, not as good as the 2009, decant. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.