ZanZibar Cellars-Sandra-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Syrah-Aldercreek Vineyard-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2008-14.8% Alcohol-$19.44-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black in color. A full bodied exotic blend, with blueberry, plum, Asian spice and dark chocolate. Was better than last time tried, cool label. WS-92 CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Norton S.A.-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, blackberry, finishes with smoke and spice, very consistent, a good value. WS-90 (WS #51 Top 100 2012) WE-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.