Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Merlot-Brookman-Blewitt Springs-Australia-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied single vineyard red, with blackberry, blueberry, with a spiced finish, drink now.           RP-92           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.       

Jacob Richards-Partners Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with cassis, plum, some cocoa and spice on finish, expected more.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.