Caldwell Vineyard-Rocket Science-Proprietary Red-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Tannat-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.9% Alcohol-$39.48-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blueberries, black currants, herbs and white pepper, finish of dusty chocolate and spice. This is the sixth vintage I have tried, all have been very good, cool bottle design. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Reaper Vineyards-Chardonnay-Russian River Valley-California-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$14.27-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with apple, pear, citrus and spice on crisp finish. WE-88 CR-87 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.