Lava Vine Vineyards-Cabernet Franc-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$37.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with currants, black cherry, dust, chocolate and spice on finish, good stuff, decant.           NR           CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.           One Cork Bonus.

McManis Family Vineyards-Merlot-California-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied Merlot with blackberry, raspberry with a vanilla spice finish, easy drinking.          WS-82          WE-89           CR-84           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.