Byington Winery-Brian’s Syrah-Syrah-Pigoni Ranch Vineyard- Alexander Valley-California-2015-14.1% Alcohol-$37.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, cassis, some chocolate and spice on long finish, very enjoyable, great to visit their tasting room.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Sterling Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.7% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some spice on disjointed finish, not a good QPR.          NR          CR-84          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.