B Wise Vineyards-Brion-Cabernet Sauvignon-Caldwell Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$85.00-A nose of rich dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, Asian spice on long finish. In a great drinking zone, delicious. NR CR-95 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Two Corks Bonus.
Domaine La Consonniere-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Grenache-France-2017-14.0%-$29.99-A nose of some black cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with raspberry, cherry, some white pepper and spice, good not great. RP-89 WE-96 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.