2006 Bombing Range Red – $16

A Washington State red blend, mostly Cabernet (78%), Cab Franc (10%), Syrah (8%) and Mourvedre (4%) ($16). Small production wine from McKinley Springs Winery. A very tasty wine, lots of dark ripe fruit, soft and smooth. Starts out like a California Cab then mellows out, soft tannins, no sharp edges. Not a “wow” more like a “nice” wine, and there is nothing wrong with that. Not widely distributed, but worth trying if you can find it.

Marquis Philips 2006 Sarah’s Blend

One of the better cheap wines I’ve had this year.  It is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlot.  Its very smooth will age well if you cellar it.  It has a Read more