Price: $14.99 at Total Wine

Region: Columbia Valley, Washington

Sight: deep garnet

Smell: highly aromatic, plum, cherry, kirsch

Taste: black cherry, blueberry, plum, milk chocolate, full-bodied

Overall: ATTENTION: QPR BONANZA!  This wine is GORGEOUS.  First of all, before I even tasted it, I just couldn’t stop smelling it.  Rich, intense cherry, muscular dark fruit, spiked milk chocolate…truly intoxicating.  This is one of the first wines in a while where I just was completely romanced by the aromatics and got so distracted that I almost didn’t get to the tasting part.  The beauty carries through to the palate.  The chocolate plays a bass note as rich, plush, dark, velvety fruits saturate the palate.  The tannins provide structure without aggression and are actually quite tender.  I could not believe how good this wine was for ONLY $15.  (Are you listening?)  If you’re looking for a smooth and supple Cabernet that doesn’t compromise on power, it’s right in front of you.  Go get a Bridgman.  You can thank me later.