The Paring-Cabernet Sauvignon- Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Central Coast-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with black cherry, currant, licorice and spices on long finish, still young. Jonata is winery behind this second label. RP- 91 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Chateau des Laurets-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion-France-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$19.98-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet on color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with currants, black cherry, herbs and spice in finish, decent not great. WS-90 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.