This is an OK wine, not a standout. It is another in the line of Malbecs that I'm tasting. Arlene did really like it and said it tasted floral to her.

http://www.familiacassone.com.ar

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Available at Spec's for $22

I got this in a half bottle to test out. I wasn't that impressed with it and preferred the Six Grapes over this one. It was bottled in 2007.

Sold at Spec's for $26 for a half bottle.

I finished reading The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It was interesting to read and the five types of love languages are insightful. I could easily pick out myself from the list but I don't think this has as much value unless you can get your significant other to also read it. This should be an introductory couples book that all new couples should at least read and discuss with each other. They don't have to agree with it all but at least it will really help with the communications.

There is a kids version of this book for parents that I would also like to read.

I was looking for some tawny port and decided to pick up this vintage style in a half bottle to try out. Note that this is a vintage style blend and does not carry a vintage year. It doesn't even report the bottling year so I assume it was bottled in 2009.

I paired this with some dark chocolate and it went together very well. I really enjoyed this one and will get some more.

http://www.grahams-port.com

Available at Spec's for $13 for a half bottle (375 ml)

I finished reading Some Girls Bite: A Chicagoland Vampire Novel by Chloe Neill. I really liked the book and was draw into in within the first few pages. I've pre-ordered the second book which is out Oct. 6 I believe. If you like vampire novels, this is a pretty good read.

I went to the ArmadilloCon which is a Science Fiction Convention here in Austin, TX. Where I attended among other things a panel discussion on Female Vampire leads in stories. This is where I got the recommendation to read this book.

I was trying to get the 2004 vintage of this wine which wasn't available anymore so I ended up getting a case of this one. It is worth it and I really enjoyed this vintage as well. If you like Malbecs give this one a try.

http://fincaelretiro.com.ar/

Available at Specs for $15

I really liked this wine and when I went back to get a case it was no longer available. I ended up having to get the 2005. If you can find this one, get it.

Previously available at Specs for $15

I wasn't too impressed with this wine.

http://www.atozwineworks.com

Available at Specs for $16.

This is a pretty tasty wine. If you like Syrah you should make an effort to get this and try it.

Wine Enthusiast: 95

http://novyfamilywines.com/

Available at Specs for $27