Carlisle Winery-Two Acres-Mourvedre-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Carignane-Alicante-Bouschet-Peloursin-Rsiian River Valley-California-2011-12.89% Alcohol-$41.15-A nose of some fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with cherry, plum, some licorice on spice on finish. Carlisle makes great wines, this missed the mark some, a bit disjointed. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Cline Cellars-Zinfandel-Ancient Vines-Contra Costa County-California-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$ A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, strawberry, some licorice and spice on finish, easy drinking. RP-87 CR-87 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.