Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2009-14.7% Alcohol-$37.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, a very long finish.          NR           CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bodega Flechas De Los Andes-Malbec-Gran-Mendoza-Argentina-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color.  A full bodied Malbec, with blackberry, cassis,  licorice and spices on finish, a solid value.          RP-88          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.