Real Comanhia Velha-Delaforce-Touriga National-Douro-Portugal-2011-14.0% Alcohol-$17.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on long finish, very good.        RP-88           WS-93          CR-90          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Chateau Beauchene-Premier Terroir-Cotes Du Rhone-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-2012-13.5% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color.  A medium to full bodied blend, raspberry, currant, cherry, earth and pepper, a bit more disjointed than last time tried.          RP-86-87          WS-87          CR-84              Good with chicken, cheese, pasta.