Vina La Reserva De Caliboro-Erasmo-Unfiltered Red Wine-Maule Valley-Chile-2004-$16.92-A nose of dark fruit, dark amber in color. Blackberry, black currants, cherries, vanilla, full bodied, very dry, a big tart. Second time I have tried in last few months, similar result. RP-91 WS-87 WE-88 CR-4 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Swanson Vineyards-Merlot-Oakville-Napa Valley-California-2005-$20.99-A spicy nose of dark fruit, dark in color. Cherry, toasty vanilla notes, red currants, and Asian spice. A smooth enjoyable Merlot, I had not drank a Merlot for some time and so I am glad I tried this one. Second time I have tried this year, a solid wine. WS-87 CR-4.5 Good with chicken, steak, pasta.