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.

Vinifera Vineyards-Vitis-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2006-$19.99-A nose of dark fruit and cedar, dark purple in color.  A full bodied, smooth Cab, currants, blackberries,  some earth, vanilla and cedar, solid Cab.                  WE-95                     CR-90                      Good with steaks, chicken, pasta.