Vina Santa Rita, S.A.-Floresta-Apalta-Cabernet Sauvignon-Colchagua Valley-Chile-2004-$35.00-A nose of dark fruit and tobacco, dark purple in color. A smooth, full bodied, dry Cab. With cassis, black currants, licorice and tobacco, good not great. RP-90 WS-88 WE-84 CR-88 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Borsao, S.A.-Garnacha-Tempranillo-Borja-Spain-2009-$6.99-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark black in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied red blend. With blackberry and black cherry, licorice and plum, nothing complex but good QPR for midweek wine. RP-87 WS-86 WE-89 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, cheeses.