Lava Vine Vineyards-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.02% Alcohol-$34.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with currants, black cherry, dust, chocolate and spice on finish, good stuff, decant. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Finca Abril S.A.-Rapsodia-Malbec-Reserva-Valle De Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2011-14.4% Alcohol-$17.99-A brooding nose of dark fruits and spice, dark, dark purple in color. A full bodied red, with blueberry, cassis, plum, chocolate and spices on finish. A really solid value. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.