Red Phoenix-Rubeus-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2017-14.8% Alcohol-$29.90-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, coffee, some cocoa and spice on finish.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.