Lava Vine Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.3% Alcohol-$40.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberry, blueberry, smoke and chocolate with a long spiced finish, decant. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Vinos Santa Ema S.A.-Reserva-Merlot-Maipo Valley-Chile-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, tobacco and spices on finish, a very good value. WS-90 WE-82 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.