Outcast Wines-Merlot-Oak Knoll District-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.4% Alcohol-$26.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, blackberry, licorice and spice on finish, still needs a decant.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Bodega Catena Zapata-Catena Alta-Chardonnay-Historic Rows-Mendoza-Argentina-2011-14.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A bold nose of citrus and spice, golden yellow in color.  A full bodied complex Chard, with honey, apple, peach, buttered popcorn, with a long acidic spice finish.          RP-92           WS-90         CR-90           Good with seafood, cheese, salads.         One Cork Bonus.