Yates Family Vineyard-Cheval-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-California-2014-14.7% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, cherry vanilla coke and spice on long finish. This little known winery always delivers, very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Gordon Estate-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2015-13.6% Alcohol-$16.92-A nose of dark fruits and spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, raspberry, licorice and some spice on finish, a good QPR. WS-87 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.