Martinelli Winery, Inc.-Zinfandel-Giuseppe & Luisa-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2015-16.4% Alcohol-$49.32-A nose of black cherry and spice, some heat, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and spice on long finish, a big wine, handles high alcohol level well very well, short decant. RP-93 WS-90 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Whitehall Lane Winery-Tre Leoni-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, cassis, smoke and spice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.