Try this on your tasting group: it’s 64% Primitivo, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Sirah and 4% Lemberger, all Washington-grown. Rugged and tasty, this is a party-starter red loaded with cranberry, plum and spice. ——P.G.(3/1/2010)—— 89

It’s sappy and just a bit rustic, with layers of leather and saddle sweat along with sweet blueberry and blackberry fruit. There is nothing serious about this wine, but you can’t help but enjoy it; it’s a perfect choice for simple, lighter grilled foods on a hot summer day. ——P.G.(11/1/2008)—— 85