La Rioja Alta, S.A.-Vina Arana-Reserva-Tempranillo-Mazuelo-Labastida-Spain-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red bland, with cherry, currant, coffee and white pepper on finish, just average. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Whitehall Lane Winery-Vintner’s Mark 3-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.3% Alcohol-$18.96-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish, very good and easy drinking. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
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