Lava Vine Vineyards-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$27.00-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to A full bodied Zin, with black cherry, berry jam, brown sugar with spice on finish, a solid Zin.          NR          CR-90          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Sleight of Hand Cellars-Renegade Wine Co.-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2012-13.9% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of some fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, spices on finish, good but nothing special.          NR          CR-85          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.