Yates Family Vineyard-Cheval-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-California-2014-14.7% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, cherry vanilla coke and spice on long finish. This little known winery always delivers, very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Lava Vine Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Knights Valley-California-2011-14.3% Alcohol-$40.50-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blueberry, black cherry, inky, licorice and spices on long finish, still a big wine, a bit uneven. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.