Zanzibar Cellars-Casima-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Sangiovese-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-14.8% Alcohol-$15.82-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend with black cherry, tar and herbs with a spicy long finish, very good QPR, and a cool label. WS-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Stolpman Vineyards-La Cuadrilla-Syrah-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Viognier-Santa Ynez Valley-California-2010-14.4% Alcohol-$22.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied Rhone blend, with black cherry, blueberry, layered flavors, spiced finish, good stuff. WS-87 WE-87 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.