Beaulieu Vineyard-Tapestry-R eserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2007-14.9% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A young, but tight kitchen sink blend, full bodied, with blackberry, currants, dark chocolate with licorice and spice notes, decant now but buy more and save for a few years before drinking to get it’s best. RP-91 WS-93 WE-92 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Columbia Crest-H3-Les Chevaux-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and tobacco, dark black in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with cassis, black and blueberries, some chocolate, think mouth feel, a solid value. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.