Perrin & Fils-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Les Linards-Orange-France-2005-14.0% Alcohol-$30.99-A nose of some cherry and spice some funk, medium ruby in color, which darkens with decant. A medium to full bodied CDP, with black cherry, currant, some herbs and licorice on spiced finish, was good just missing something to be great. Decant for a hour or so.          RP-91          WS-92          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus

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Bodegas Teso La Monja-Romanico-Tinto De Toro-Toro-Spain-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$12.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full  smooth bodied red, with blackberry, currants,  licorice and spice on long finish.  A great QPR, drinks like a more expensive wine.          RP-91          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.