Ridge Vineyards-Lytton Springs-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Craignane-Mataro-(Mourvedre)-North Coast-California-2010-14.4% Alcohol-$31.35-A nose of bold cherries and spice, dark black garnet in color. A full bodied Zin blend, with black cherry, blackberry, plum, some herbs, layered long spiced finish. A very good and interesting blend. RP-93+ WS-87 WE-84 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
R.E.-3890-T-Herencia Altes-Grenache-Negra-Spain-2012-14.0% Alcohol-$9.98-A nose of some dark fruit, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, berries, minerals and spice on finish, midweek pizza wine. RP-91 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.