Henry’s Drive-Pillar Box Red-Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Padthaway-Australia-2006-$9.99-A spicy nose of dark fruit, dark purple in color. A mouth filling, but semi smooth, black cherry, cassis, a decent red that gets value for price level. I with trend towards Wine Spectator rating vs. Parker’s. RP-91 WS-85 CR-3.5 Good with chicken, pasta, meats.
Casa Lapostolle-Cuvee Alexandre-Apalta Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Colchagua Valley-Chile-2007-$17.99-A nice nose of sweet dark fruit, dark crimson in color. A big mouth feel, dark fruit, black cherry, currants, meaty, delivers allot for this price point. I really enjoy most wines from this winery whose founders are the Marnier Family who make Grand Marnier, especially the Cuvee Alexander brand. WS-90 RP-87 WE-89 CR-4 Good with steak, chicken, ribs.