Robert Biale Vineyards-Thomas Station-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2012-15.2% Alcohol-$46.80-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, coffee and spice on finish, still needs a good decant. RP-94 WS-93 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
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, with a long finish. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.