J. Lohr Winery-Hilltop-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petite Verdot-Malbec-Paso Robles-California-2017-Alcohol 14.9%-$25.50-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, very grapey, licorice and spices on finish. WE-91 (Editors Choice) CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Rocca Family Vineyards-Syrah-Cross Road Vineyard-Yountville-Napa Valley-California-2005-14.8% Alcohol-$23.25-A funky nose of a wine past its prime, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, some licorice on finish, had to let wine open to get rid of funk, but at least 3 years past it’s prime. RP-89 WS-90 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.