Mounts Family Wines, Inc.-Assembly-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Malbec-Estate-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with black cherry, plum, some licorice and spice, much improved from last year.          WE-84          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Compannia Das Quintas-Quinta Do Cardo-Touriga Nacional-Touriga Franca-Tinta Roriz-Beira Interior-Portugal-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some dark fruit and funk, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, berry, rustic with some spice on finish.          WE-89          CR-86          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.