Martinelli Winery, Inc.-Red Barn Ridge-Zinfandel-Syrah-Russian River Valley-California-2014-15.3% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, some heat, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin blend, with black cherry, cassis, cinnamon and spice on long finish, a big wine, was very good.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 670-Meritage-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Merlot-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County-California-2015-14.7% Alcohol-$15.00-A nose of black cherry and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red, with black cherry, plum, with coffee and spice on finish, a very good QPR.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.