Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2009-14.7% Alcohol-$37.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, a very long finish. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Bodega Flechas De Los Andes-Malbec-Gran-Mendoza-Argentina-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied Malbec, with blackberry, cassis, licorice and spices on finish, a solid value. RP-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.