Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Petite Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Sonoma County-California-2015-15.3% Alcohol-$24.00-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish. Always good every year. RP-88-90 WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Celler Joan Simo SL-Les Eres-Priorat-Vinyes Velles-Carinena-Garnacha-Cabernet Sauvignon-Porrera-Spain-2006-15.0% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, coffee and spice on dry finish, still very good, drink now. RP-94 WS-90 WE-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.