Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce-Rio Madre-Graciano-Rioja-Spain-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$8.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red wine, with blueberries, currants, licorice and spice on finish. A very good QPR. RP-87-90 WS-86 WE-87 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Briar Creek Cellars-dragonfly Cuvee-Merlot-California-2011-13.8% Alcohol-$??-Hint #1, it came in a gift basket, no smell, lighter than red wine vinegar, tasted worse than Welches grape juice. Not sure if it should qualify as wine. NR CR-55 (5 points for nice label) Good to pour down drain.