Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce-Rio Madre-Graciano-Rioja-Spain-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$8.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red wine, with blueberries, currants, licorice and spice on finish.  A very good QPR.                   RP-87-90             WS-86             WE-87            CR-86                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Briar Creek Cellars-dragonfly Cuvee-Merlot-California-2011-13.8% Alcohol-$??-Hint #1, it came in a gift basket, no smell, lighter than red wine vinegar, tasted worse than Welches grape juice.  Not sure if it should qualify as wine.            NR           CR-55 (5 points for nice label)           Good to pour down drain.