Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2010-14.8% Alcohol-$32.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, a very long finish.          NR           CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Murphy-Goode Winery-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2012-15.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spices on finish, a bit of heat.          WS-90          WE-90          CR-88          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.