Brancaia In Maremma-Ilatraia-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Toscana-Italy-2013-14.0% Alcohol-$49.95-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with  blackberry,  black cherry, tar and spice on finish, still needs a decant.           RP-97          WE-92          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Vina Quebrada De Macul S.A.-Domus Aurea-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Merlot-Maipo Valley-Chile-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$25.90-A funky nose, brick garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, plum and spices on disjointed finish, was way past it’s prime.          WS-92          CR-85          Good down the drain.