Lava Vine Vineyards-Zinfandel-The Poor Ranch-Mendocino-California-2014-14.9% Alcohol-$28.50-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to A full bodied Zin, with black cherry, berry jam, brown sugar with spice on finish, a very good and rich Zin. NR CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Tensley Wine Inc.-Los Padres-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Petite Sirah-Central Coast-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of blooding dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to fill bodied Rhone blend, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish, needs time to open. RP-91 WS-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.