Bodegas Los Astrales SL-Tinto Fino-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2005-14.5% Alcohol-$44.99-A still bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spices on still long finish.  Still needs a short decant, was very good.          RP-93+          WS-88          WE-95 (Editors Choice)         CR-92          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Girard Winery-Artistry-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Merlot-Malbec-Napa Valley-California-2009-15.0% Alcohol-$22.99-A nose of spicy dark fruits, dark purple in color.   A full bodied and complex Bordeaux blend with blackberry, currants, cocoa and spice with a good finish, drink now.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.