Donati Family Vineyard Inc.-The Immigrant-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Paicines-Central Coast-California-2016-14.1% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend with blackberry, plum, licorice and spices on long finish, was very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Stolpman Vineyards-Syrah-Estate-Ballard Canyon-California-2018-14.1% Alcohol-$31.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish. RP-91 WE-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.