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-88           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Quinta Do Noval-Porto-Fine Ruby-Douro-Portugal-NV-19.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of sweet dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied ruby port, with blackberry, blueberry, pepper and spice on finish, a good value.          WS-85          CR-86          Good with desserts, ice cream.