Bodega Norton, S.A.-Privada-Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2009-14.8% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color.  A full bodied red blend with blackberry, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish, was so much better than first tried 1.5 years ago, short decant, in a great drinking zone.          RP-91           WS-91          WE-92         CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Von Strasser Winery-Rudy-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$17.00-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Zin with black cherry, raspberry, some vanilla and spice on finish, an easy drinker.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.