The Hogue Cellars-Merlot-Reserve-Wahluke Slope-Washington State-2007-14.3% Alcohol-$22.95-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied Merlot, with back cherry, currants, with Asian spices, has gotten better each time tried, in a great drinking zone, sadly my last bottle.           WE-88           CR-91           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bodega Y Vinedos Renacer S.A.-Punto Final-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2011-14.9% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and tar, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish.  A solid wine, good every year.           WS-90           WE-92           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.