Robert Biale Vineyards-Royal Punishers-Petite Sirah-Rutherford-Napa Valley-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$45.00-A big nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spices on long finish. Still young, decant. RP-86 WS-91 WE-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Claar Cellars-Winemaker’s Bloc-Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-White Bluffs-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some chocolate and spice on finish, a bit disjointed on finish, nice bottle design. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.