Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards-India Ink-Petite Sirah-Zinfandel-Merlot-Lake County-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A bold nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black (like ink as the name of wine) in color. A full bodied red blend with blackberry, cassis, currants, chocolate and spice on finish, a very brooding wine, a very good value. WE-90 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Bodega Catena Zapata-Malbec-Historic Rows–Mendoza-Argentina-2017-13.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on disjointed finish, not as good as previous years. NR CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.