Clos Du Bois Merlot 2003, Sonoma County, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Winemaker Erik Olsen blends in small amounts of Cabernet Franc (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) and Malbec (2%) to give this tasty Merlot some added structure and complexity. Made in a crowd-pleasing style, this elegant wine bursts with plush plum fruit flavors, smoky oak and vanilla notes leading to a long supple finish. My note: Alcoholic and full-bodied but tasty in a chest-hair-raising way. Dark fruit aromas. 124883 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 12, 2007 Full Review

Cabernet Sauvignon - Louis Martini Sonoma County, United States  13.90%  750 mL  $22.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Seven Deadly Zins Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: A smoky, campfire wine for telling stories under the stars. Big sky wine. Full-bodied with black fruit and toasty oak. Produced by Michael David Winery from old vine zinfandel from seven of Lodi's best producers who have given their souls to produce this wine. Don't ask. Don't tell. Just drink. Drink: 2013-2017. 59311 15% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. July 16, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review