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St. Supery Vineyards & Winery-Elu-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Napa Valley-California-2004-$37.44-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied blend, elegant, blackberry, cassis, with silky tannins and a good finish., consistent notes from last time tried.                  WE-88              CR-90                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Apothic Wines-Apothic Red-Winemaker’s Blend-Zinfandel-Syrah-Merlot-California-2009-$9.99-A artificial fake sweet candy nose, dark amber in color.  I actually enjoyed the 2008 vintage of this blend, not this year, fake flavors, undrinkable, not even worth keeping for cooking wine, not good at any price.               NR                CR-70                Good down the drain.