Bodega Norton, S.A.-Privada-Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color.  A full bodied red blend with blackberry, cassis, some bitter chocolate and spice on finish, has been better in some past vintages.             WS-93          WE-92         CR-87         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.   

Valravn-Zinfandel-Old Vines-Sonoma County-California-2014-14.7% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice and some pepper on finish.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.