Bodegas Numanthia-Termes-Tempranillo-Tinta de Toro-Spain-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red, with blackberry, cassis, espresso, finishes with chocolate and spice, an enjoyable wine.          RP-90          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Petite Sirah-Lodi-California-2014-15.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A huge nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color.  A huge, full bodied PS, not for the faint of heart or Old World fans.  With blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries that finishes with a dark spicy chocolate and despite it’s big 15.0% alcohol level maintains the heat due to the bold fruit levels.  Decant for a couple hours or hold for a few years.          WS-82          WE-88          CR-90          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.