Clos Saint Jean-Vieilles Vignes-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre-France-2014-15.5%-$24.88-A nose of some black cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with raspberry, cherry, some white pepper and spice, good not great. RP-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Vina Casa Marin-Syrah-Miramar Vineyard-Lo Abarca-San Antonio Valley-Chile-2010-12.0% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of funk nothing else, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with some cherry, plum, earth, wine was a bit better on 2nd day, past it’s prime. RP-91 WS-88 CR-85 Good for cooking.