Portal del Montsant-Santbru-Carinyenes Velles-Carinena-Garnacha-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Spain-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of roasted meats and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, herbs and minerals and spice on long finish, an interesting wine, decant.             WS-92           CR-90              Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bodegas Y Vinedos Pujanza-Hado-Tempranillo-Rioja-Spain-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$12.60-A nose of cherry and spice, dark amber in color.   A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, rich with vanilla toast, spiced finish.   A  good QPR.           RP-90           WS-86           WE-88           CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.