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-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Finca Sandoval, S.A.-Syrah- Mourvedre- Bobal-Manchuela-Spain-2008-14.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, cherry, vanilla and spice on finish.   A very good and interesting blend, a great QPR.           WS-90           WE-91          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.           One Cork Bonus