Two case worthy buys and possible wines of the year

I just bought 15 bottles of one and two cases of the other. Both are medim bodied, a bit complex with a sweet but not overly ripe or overpowering fruit. Both have wonderful balance. And both are (were) under $11. And I bought over a case of each.

First, the Columbia Crest 2007 Cabernet Horse Heaven Hills (WS 90, $11). A higher-class wine with elegant currant and purple berry. So smooth with a hint of sweet spice. I bought a case unseen and then tried it and bought another case. It tastes like a higher end cabernet. Drinkable now, despite WS saying wait until 2011. 30,000 cases. [Update: I've two more bottles and everybody who tastes this agrees this is super nice. My score: 90-92 very consistently across all bottles, which is astonishing.]

Monte Antico 2006 Toscana (WS 90, $8 at Costco, $10 list). Smooth red berry, cherry and strawberry, with spice, vanilla, a wisp of dusty earth and more on the elegant finish. Not at all earthy. Could almost be an alluring Pinot, it is that light. Goes well on its own and with food. Just lovely. 80,000 cases. [Update: I've had 4 bottles now. It varies from nice red cherry and berry (first opened) to gaining some earthy notes (after some breathing, sometimes) to having a sublime vanilla, sweet brown spice, oak note (2 of the 4 bottles). It remains medium light in body with nice balance and acidity. My score: 89-93.