VyF Ltd-Chilano-Reserva-Carmenere-Valle De Colchagua-Chile-2018-13.0% Alcohol-$14.49-A nose of some funk and dark fruit, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, tobacco and spice on finish, a bit different. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodega Norton, S.A.-Privada-Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$18.49-A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend with blackberry, cassis, some bitter chocolate and spice on finish, needs a decant. WS-92 WE-92 (#60 100 2018) CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.