Col Solare Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$65.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied smooth Bordeaux blend with blackberry, currants, cherry, with layers of coffee, chocolate and spice on finish. A very good red, needs a short decant. RP-94 WS-90 WE-92 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Beringer Vineyards-The Waymaker-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Paso Robles-California-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black raspberry, some chocolate and spices, a bit disjointed. WS-86 CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.