Wine: Chateau Pontet-Canet 1998 Bordeaux



Review: This is a Bordeaux from the Pauillac region, so it is Merlot-based. It has a nice red color with oak and coffee aromas. It has a smooth, sweet taste, with a long aftertaste. A very good wine, aged to perfection.

Price: $40

Grade: 90

Wine: Tarara 2003 Merlot Reserve



Review: This is a rich wine, with chocolate and cherry aromas and a dark color. The tannins were still a little strong, but it is clearly smoothing out and it had spicy flavors that gave it a nice kick. It probably needs another year or so to fully settle, but it is very drinkable now.

Price: $26

Grade: 90