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Red Wine: Fork in the Road, Oliver block 249 Red, Okanagan, Canada

85 Points – $25

A blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aged in French and American oak. Dark red with a nose of red fruit, chocolate and lavender. Flavors of strawberries and licorice. Flavor fades to asphalt and tannin too quickly in finish. – 14% alcohol

Fork in the Road Oliver block 249 Red Okanagan Canada

Red Wine: Santa Carolina 2012, Chile

91 Points – $20

Dark red concentrated wine that has been aged 14 months in oak barrels. Strong nose of blackberry and currant with a mouth of peppery red fruit.  Can age. Definitely decant. Great with red meats.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Santa Carolina, Chile Vallee del Maipo.

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Rapel Valley, Chile

Maker: Vina Santa Carolina

Price: $20

Alcohol: 13.8%