Col Solare Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2007-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied smooth Bordeaux blend with blackberry, currants, cherry, with layers of coffee, chocolate and spice on finish.   A very good and highly enjoyable blend and a steal at under $30, has years of life left.  The winery is a collaboration between Tuscany’s Marchesi Antinori and Washington State’s Chateau Ste. Michelle.          RP-93          WS-91          WE-94          CR-93          Good with  meats, chicken, pasta.

Domaine Grand Veneur-Les Champauvins-Alain Jaume & Fils-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Cotes Du Rhone-France-2010-15.0% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some funk, dark druit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red Rhone blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some licorice and a vanilla spice finish, a good value.          RP-92          WS-87          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.