Chateau Ste. Michelle-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2007-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Merlot with black cherry, currants, smoke and spice on finish, good value.              WS-88               WE-86               CR-87                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Starry Night Winery-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2007-14.0% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied Zin, with blackberries, cherries, some pepper and spice, decent for $10 bucks, nice label.                WE-84             CR-85               Good with meats, chicken, pasta