Beaulieu Vineyard-Tapestry-R  eserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2007-14.9% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A young, but tight kitchen sink blend, full bodied, with blackberry, currants, dark chocolate with licorice and spice notes, decant now but buy more and save for a few years before drinking to get it’s best. RP-91           WS-93             WE-92             CR-91                Good with steak, 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, a solid value.                  NR            CR-88             Good with meats, chicken, pasta.