Pappas Wine Co. Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Dried herbs, cedar and forest floor with wild tart black cherries. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Drink: 2012-2015. 285726 13.80% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. August 18, 2012 Full Review

Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California, United States: Strong malolactic buttery finish like a Cinnabon gone cold. Full-bodied with pleasant black fruit up front. Drink: 2012-2015. 291666 13.80% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. October 13, 2012 Full Review