Columbia Crest Winery-Walter Clore-Private Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2005-14.2% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend with black cherry, currants, some raspberry and chocolate on spiced finish, a very good blend, great QPR.          RP-90          WS-92          WE-90          CR-91          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.    

Franck Balthazar-Syrah-Vin De Table-Rhone-France-2009-12.5% Alcohol-$15.98-A nose of some fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Rhone red with plum, black cherry, some minerals and spice on finish,   nothing special.          NR          CR-86          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.