Lava Vine Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.3% Alcohol-$40.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberry, blueberry, smoke and chocolate with a spiced finish, short decant.            NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.   

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-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.