Robert Biale Vineyards-Syrah-Monte Rosso Vineyard-Sonoma County-California-2008-15.1% Alcohol-$58.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and pepper spiced finish, in a great drinking zone.          WS-90          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Vina Tridada S.L.-Vilamar-Reserva-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Tera Alta-Spain-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and some spice on finish, a good value.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.