Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Petite Sirah-Alicante-Bouschet-Grand Noir-Rossi Ranch-Sonoma County-Sonoma Valley-California-2017-14.9% Alcohol-$39.50-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish, needs to be decanted. RP-91 WS-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 769-Meritage-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Petite Sirah-Malbec-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$18.70-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Kitchen Sink blend, with black cherry, plum and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.