Bodegas Mas Alta S.A.-Black Slate-La Vilella-Grenache-CarignanCabernet Sauvignon-Priorat-Spain-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$17.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice, with vanilla spiced finish.  A very good wine and great QPR.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Lava Vine Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, some dust and spice on finish, good but expected a bit more.          NR          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.