C. Donatiello Winery-Pinot Noir-Maddie’s Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2009-14.4% Alcohol-$29.94-A nose of some light cherry, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied single vineyard Pinot, with black cherry, raspberry, dusty spice finish, was so much better than last bottle tried.           NR           CR-89          Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.

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-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.