Yates Family Vineyard-Napa Redwoods Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa-California-2013-15.1% Alcohol-$57.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied smooth Cab, with blackberry, currants, rich dark chocolate and spices on long finish. A still very young Cab which is excellent now but will only improve with age, decant. Seek out this small production winery. NR CR-92 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.