Howell At The Moon Vineyards and Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$44.99-A nose of some austere funk, dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with currant, plum, candied spice on finish, needs a decant. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Hawk and Horse Vineyards-Latigo-Dessert-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red Hills-Lake County-California-2011-10% Alcohol-$19.88-(.375%)-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied desert wine, with black cherry, plum, dark chocolate and spice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with ice cream, desserts.