La Rioja Alta, S.A.-Vina Ardanza-Reserva-Tempranillo-Garnacha-Rioja-Spain-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$27.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, tar, vanilla and spice on long finish. RP-93+ JS-96 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
INV B-72564-Marcelo Pelleriti Wines S.A.-Reserve-Malbec-Valle Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of muted dark fruits and some spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good value. RP-90 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.