Truett Hurst-Inconspicuous-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2013-15.1% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and Asian spices, good mouth feel, was very good. Cool Label. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Vina Dos Andes, S.A.-Porta-Gran Reserva-Single Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Maipo Valley-Chile-2013-14.0% Alcohol-$14.41-A nose of dark fruits, spices and some funk, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spices on finish, like most Chilean wines it needs a good decant. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.