Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2012-14.9% Alcohol-$37.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, a very long finish.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bodega Y Vinedos Renacer S.A.-Punto Final-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and tar, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish.  A solid wine, good every year.          RP-89          WS-87          CR-88           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.