Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$54.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine, short decant. NR CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Lava Vine Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$43.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberry, blueberry, smoke and chocolate with a long spiced finish. In a good drinking zone, needs a short decant. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.