Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2013-14.9% Alcohol-$35.00-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, with a long finish, very good every year.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Abadia Retuerta S.A.-Seleccion Especial-Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Estate-Sardon De Duero-Spain-2011-15.0% Alcohol-$23.45-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and spice on long finish.  A very good and enjoyable wine, still young, decant.          RP-92          WS-94          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.