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, better than last tried six months ago.           WE-88           CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

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.