Forgeron Cellars-Blacksmith Rouge GSM-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.3% Alcohol-$16.92-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied GSM, with black cherry, raspberry, some pepper on finish, decent not great. RP-88 WS-90 WE-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bogle Vineyards-Phantom-Petite Sirah-Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mourvedre-Clarksburg-California-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A rustic nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice, a very good value. NR CR-88 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.