Donati Family Vineyard Inc.-Family Reserve-Petit Verdot-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Paicines-Central Coast-California-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$32.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on long finish, was very good. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Ove Cork Bonus.
Joel Gott Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petite Sirah-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Palisades-California-2015-13.9% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, some vanilla and spice on finish, a decent value. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken.