Finca Flichman-Paisaje de Tupungato-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Merlot-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-14.0% Alcohol-$16.19-A nose of dark fruit and spices, very dark purple in color.   A dry full bodied Bordeaux blend with current, plum, licorice and spice on finish.   Still young, a big wine, needs a short decant, a very good QPR.           WE-91           CR-90            Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Sobon Estate-Zinfandel-Old Vines-Amador County-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$12.59-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, blackberry, licorice and spices on long finish.  A smooth and easy drinker, a great QPR.            WE-90          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.