Caldwell Vineyard-Rocket Science-Proprietary Red-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Tannat-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.9% Alcohol-$39.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blueberries, black currants, herbs and white pepper, finish of dusty chocolate and spice. This is the fifth vintage I have tried, all have been very good, cool bottle design. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 487-Lodi Field Blend-Zinfandel-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Lodi-California-2012-13.9% Alcohol-$9.75-A nose of cherry and some spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, raspberry, some chocolate and spice on finish. A very good QPR. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.