Carlisle Winery-Syrah-Papa’s Block-Russian River Valley-California-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$40.07-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied red, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, spiced finish. Drink or hold. RP-92-94 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Donati Family Vineyard-Claret-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Paicines-Central Coast-California-2014-13.8% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend with black cherry, chocolate, tar and spice on finish, a good value. WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.