Joseph Swan Vineyards-Cuvee De Trois-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2012-14.1% Alcohol-$32,99-A nose of some muted fruit and some spice, brick ruby in color.  A Medium to full bodied red, with cherry, raspberry, some dust and spice on finish, a year of so past prime.          WE-91          CR-88          Good with seafood, cheeses, salad.  

Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.