2009 Route Stock Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California: the lifted aromatics of this wine is a cacophony of blue and dark berry fruits overlaid with hints of brown spice, coffee and chocolate. Rich on the palate with a long, round, lingering finish. 2012 DOLIUM Underground Winery Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina: deep and intense wild blueberry and dark vine fruits showcase this varietal. The intense purple color attests to the wine's power and concentration. The flavor is pure ripe berry, plum with a nuance of sweet tobacco and a rich mouth filling finish.