Robert Biale Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Palisades Vineyard-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2012-15.5% Alcohol-$49.50-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spice on finish, in a good drinking zone. RP-89 WS-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Xavier Vins SARL-100%-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Cinsault-Carignan-Marselan-Cotes Du Rhone-France-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$17.50-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone blend, with black cherry, raspberry, smoke, mineral and spice on finish. RP-90 WS-87 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.