Flora Springs-Trilogy-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-14.2% Alcohol-$42.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberries, currants, licorice and spice on long finish.  Consistent year in year out, decant.              RP-93             WE-91              CR-91                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Vina Santa Carolina S.A.-Carmenere-Gran Reserva-Reserva de Familia-Rapel-Chile-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color.    A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish, found it a bit rough.           RP-88         WS-84        WE-90       CR-87           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.