Finca Valpiedra, S.L.-Reserva-Tempranillo-Graciano-Maturana Tinta-Rioja-Spain-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$34.98-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, dark currants, tobacco and spice on long finish, short decant, was very good.          WS-94          CR-91          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2014-14.8% Alcohol-$38.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.