Eagles Trace-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Estate-Napa Valley-California-2007-13.8% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot blend with plum, blackberry, some earth and herbs, just missing something to get to very good. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Casa Lapostolle S.A.-Cuvee Alexandre-Merlot-Carmenere-Apalta Vineyard-Colchagua Valley-Chile-2009-14.2% Alcohol-$17.97-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot blend, with black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate and spice on finish. A easy drinker, a good QPR. RP-89 WS-90 WE-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.