Lava Vine Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Lava Vine Vineyards-Knights Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$43.50-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blueberry, black cherry, inky, licorice and spices on long finish, still a big wine, needs a decant. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Marietta Cellars-OVR-Old Vine Red-Lot #68-Zinfandel-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Carignane-Geyserville-California-NV-13.5% Alcohol-$12.23-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, raspberry, some vanilla and spice in finish, a decent value. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.