Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.6% Alcohol-$68.00-A bold nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, not quite sure varieties but would guess Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and maybe Cabernet Franc, with blackberry, blueberry, a finish of chocolate and spices, was very good. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Crux Winery-GSM-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2016-14.3 Alcohol-$19.17-A bold nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish. WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.