Tesa La Monja, S.L.-Almirez-Tinta De Toro-(Tempranillo)-Toro-Spain-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$18.94-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, cola and Asian spices, with a long finish. Short decant, still very good. RP-93 WS-90 WE-91 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 613-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red Mountain-Washington State-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$20.00-A big bold nose of currants and cassis, red garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spices on long finish. Really surprised me in the value, drinks like a $50 bottle, needs a short decant. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.