Vina Santa Carolina S.A.-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserva Familia-Valle Del Maipo-Chile-2012-13.8% Alcohol-$16.31-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied Cab, with blackberry, plum, tea, with vanilla spiced finish, good was better last year.          WS-87          WE-90          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.         

McManis Family Vineyards-Merlot-California-2012-13.5% Alcohol-$8.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied Merlot with blackberry, raspberry with a vanilla spice finish, was better second day.          WS-84           CR-85           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.