Abadia Retuerta S.A.-Seleccion Especial-Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Estate-Sardon De Duero-Spain-2011-15.0% Alcohol-$23.45-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A very good and enjoyable wine, still young, decant. RP-92 WS-94 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Alamos-Wines of Catena-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-13.5% Alcohol-$8.14-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, some chocolate and spice on finish, a very good QPR. RP-88 WS-88 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.