Joel Gott Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petite Sirah-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Palisades-California-2015-13.9% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, some vanilla and spice on finish, a decent value. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken.
Symington Family Estates-Cockburns-Fine Ruby-Porto-Douro Valley-Portugal-NV-19.0% Alcohol-$13.66-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. WS-84 WE-87 CR-87 Good with deserts, ice cream.