Soos Creek Wine Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2006-$17.77-A nose of dark fruit and smoke, dark amber in color.  Blackberry, cassis, currants and spice, layers of flavors, full bodied, drinks like a $50 blend.               RP-91              WE-92            CR-91                Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Gorman Winery-Zachary’s Ladder-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Washington State-2006-$24.93-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color.  A smooth, full bodied blend.  Black cherry, plum and currants, dusty spice, good finish, solid wine.                 RP-89             WS-88                WE-90                   CR-89                     Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.