Ridge Vineyards-Three Valleys-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Carignane-Grenache-Cupertino-California-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$22.00-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spices on long finish, needs a short decant.          RP-91          WS-91          CR-90          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Barbanera SRL-Cleante-Sangiovese-Toscana-Italy-2017-13.0% Alcohol-$12.94-A nose of some dark fruit and spices, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spices on finish, a very good value.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.