Ridge Vineyards-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Mataro-Pagani Ranch-Sonoma Valley-Sonoma County-California-2017-14.6% Alcohol-$33.95-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-94          CR-90          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Jacob Richards-Partners Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with cassis, plum, some cocoa and spice on finish, expected more.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.