Austin Hope Winery-Quest-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Petite Sirah-Paso Robles-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some funk and spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, plum some coffee and spice on finish, just missing something to pull blend together. WE-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
J. Lohr Winery-Seven Oaks-Cabernet Sauvignon-Paso Robles-California-2018-Alcohol 14.0%-$15.99- A nose of some dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish, average at best. WE-91 (Editors Choice) CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.