Wines of Substance-CS-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2014-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some licorice and spice on a bit uneven finish. Expected a bit more for a Charles Smith wine. RP-90-92 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodega La Flor-Hugo Y Eduardo Pulenta S.A.—Malbec-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of muted dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some pepper and spice, a bit disjointed. NR CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.