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.