Bodega Altocedro S.A.-Malbec-Reserva-La Consulta Vineyards-Uco Valley-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-15.5% Alcohol-$24.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied single vineyard Malbec, with black cherry, plum, Asian spices and cocoa on long finish, very good, decant. WS-92 WE-92 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Sierra De Tolono S.A.-Tempranillo-Rioja-Spain-2012-13.8% Alcohol-$15.40-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, licorice and spices on finish, a good value. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.