Puerto Ancona-Tikal-Natural-Ernesto Catena Vineyards-Malbec-Syrah-Mendoza-Argentina-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$17.96-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied blend, with black cherry, blueberry, herbs, licorice and spice on finish, still young.          RP-91          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta. 

Columbia Crest Winery-Grand Estates-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied smooth red, with black cherry, berries, cocoa and spice on finish, very good QPR.          WS-85          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.