Sobon Estate-Zinfandel-Rocky Top-Amador County-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$13.59-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, with licorice and spice on finish, a good value.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

DC Flynt MW Selections-Meritage-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$10.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, currants, some cocoa and spice in finish, a good value.          WS-88          WE-83          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.