The Alex Cooper Project-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Doug Rafanelli Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2013-14.7% Alcohol-$24.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, raspberry, white pepper on finish, expected more. WS-84 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Belle Esprit Winery-Sensation-Syrah-Reserve-Rogue Valley-Oregon-2014-13.5% Alcohol-$12.25-A nose of some black cherry and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish, a decent value. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.