Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2013-15.5% Alcohol-$20.97-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied fruit bomb with blackberry, black cherry, spices, if you love a big wine then this is for you, good every year. RP-91 WS-86 WE-90 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Bodegas Norton S.A.-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, blackberry, finishes with smoke and spice, maybe an off bottle, a bit disjointed. RP-89 WS-83 CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.