Macchia Wines-Mischievous-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2017-16.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of jammy dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied full throttle Zin, with blackberry, black cherry, vanilla and spices on finish. The alcohol is held in check, a Zin lovers wine, needs a good decant. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Charles Smith Wines-Boom Boom!-Syrah-Mattawa-Washington State-2016-$17.99-A big nose of dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color. A big mouth feel, full bodied, blueberry, blackberry, spices that end in a disjointed finish. Cool label. WS-90 WE-85 CR-86 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.