Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Papera Ranch-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$43.75-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red, with black cherry, smokey pepper and spice on long finish, still young, decant.          RP-93          WS-94          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Robert Biale Vineyards-Basic Black-Grenache-Alicante Bouschet-Early Burgundy-Tempranillo-Syrah-Carignan-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Sonoma County-Napa County-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$46.80-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, raspberry, herbs, licorice and pepper spiced finish.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.