Stolpman Vineyards-Para Maria de los tecolotes-Syrah-Petite Verdot-Santa Barbara County-California-2018-14.1% Alcohol-$26.50-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, medium purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, cherry, spices on soft finish, a bit disjointed. Cool label. RP-90 WE-92 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Coyote Canyon Winery-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2016-14.8% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, cassis, raspberry, some vanilla and spices on long finish. WS-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.