Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Petite Sirah-Alicante-Bouschet-Grand Noir-Tempranillo-Peloursin-Carlisle Vineyard-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$39.00-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, needs to be decanted. Always good every year. RP-90-93 WS-92 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
JCK Wine Company-Moonset-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Sonoma County-2014-14.7% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, blueberry, vanilla and spiced finish. RP-90 WS-88 WE-87 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.