Lava Vine Vineyards-Pinot Noir-Napa Valley-California-2014-13.5% Alcohol-$36.00-A nose of some black cherry and spice, dark ruby in color. A medium to A full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, with spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-88 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Bonterra Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Organic-Mendocino County-California-2016-$16.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, black currants, blackberries, vanilla, smoke, easy drinking. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.