Riverain Vineyard-Syrah-Cardiac Hill Vineyard-Bennett Valley-California-2013-14.1% Alcohol-$26.25-A muted nose of some dark fruit and some spice, midnight black in color. A full bodied very tight and young red, with blueberry, blackberry, licorice and spice on finish, needs a long decant to enjoy now. Best to wait a few years. RP-90 WS-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Hunt & Ryde-Hunt Ryde Winery-Trophy-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Rockpile-Sonoma County-California-2014-14.1% Alcohol-$19.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, currants, tea and spices on long finish. A great QPR. a Guy Fieri wine. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.