Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.8% Alcohol-$52.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine, drink now. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Columbia Crest Winery-Grand Estates-Syrah-2015-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish, a good QPR. WS-89 WS-91 (WE Top Buys #1 2017) CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.