SLO Down Wines-Sexual Chocolate-Syrah-Malbec-Napa-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and chocolate, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, concentrated juice, with lots of chocolate and spice on finish, an interesting wine and label. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Symington Family Estates-Cockburn’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Douro-Portugal-2012-19.5% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of sweet dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied ruby port, with blackberry, black cherry, some chocolate and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-88 Good with deserts, ice cream.