Howell At The Moon Vineyards and Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$44.99-A nose of some austere funk, dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with currant, plum, candied spice on finish, good just missing something. NR CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Moritz-Australia-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and powerful Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry pie, silky, licorice and spices on long finish. A great example of how good Ausi Syrah is when done right. RP-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.