Sea Smoke Cellars-Southing-Sta Rita Hills-Pinot Noir-Santa Barbara County-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$65.00-A beautiful nose of dark fruit and spice, dense ruby color, a little darker than some Pinot’s. A smooth full bodied Pinot, black currants, black cherries, cola, great acidity, spice, a full finish, drink now. WE-94 CR-91 Good with lamb, chicken, veal. One Cork Bonus.
Columbia Crest Winery-H-3-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$11.97-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, dusty cherry, and spice on finish, always a good value. WE-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.