-Washington Big Reds on Fire - 4 bottles

A Sizzling Hot Gift

Give friends, relatives and business associates a taste of why Washington's giant Syrahs, Cabernets, and blended reds are so popular.

Four wines from trendsetting small wineries, highly rated and hard to find. Hand selected by the experts at Avalon Wine for great flavor at low prices.

Owen Roe Ex Umbris Syrah 09 $23.95

Wine Spectator TOP 100 #25! 93 points

Supple and round, this red is layered with plum, currant, sassafras, cream and spice flavors that keep sailing through the long, vivid finish. This has style and grace to go with its undeniable power. Drink now through 2018. - H.S.

Owen Roe's best value red. I know, the Abbot's Table is popular but to me, the Ex Umbris really shines. It has tons of delicious, smoky Syrah character and is so easy to drink. - Marcus

JB Neufeld Artz Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 08 $32.00

Justin Neufeld's Artz Vineyard Cab has a deep black red color with wonderful intensity all the way to the edge, reflective of Red Mountain pigments. It coats the glass with awesome density and viscosity. On the nose a penetrating black cherry aroma is supported by smoke, wild berries and roasted pan drippings. Plush and full on the palate with a refreshing acidity, this is a big wine, with well managed astringency. It's an excellent example of pure Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.

L'Ecole #41 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla 08 $36.95

Wine Spectator 93 points

Firm, focused and dense, with blackberry, cherry, sandalwood and grilled rosemary flavors, coming together seamlessly on the long, vivid finish. Drink now through 2018.—H.S.

Old world structure showing flavors of cassis, black cherry and cocoa with leather, tobacco and savory spice on a balanced toasty finish. A textbook example of delicious Walla Walla Cabernet.

ZanZibar Cellars Sandra 06 $23.95

Wine Spectator 92 points

Dense, dark and chewy, this is beautifully aromatic, showing impressive depth to its black cherry, pepper and bay leaf flavors, hinting at licorice as the finish sails on against well-modulated tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2010 through 2016. 1,050 cases made. - H.S.

Lush, huge and rich, another of Ziad Keirouz' huge reds. Ziad is a longtime participant in the intense Burning Man Festival held in the Nevada desert every summer. His wines are as massive and exuberant as the fires are hot.