Lava Vine Vineyards-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$27.00-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 solid Zin.          NR          CR-90          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bollina S.R.L.-Tavros-Primitivo Di Manduria-Serravalle Scrivia-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$21.11-A nose of some muted dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish.  Needs a short decant, heavy bottle.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.