Caldwell Vineyard-Proprietary Red-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Napa Valley-California-2004-(.375 ML)-$28.65-A nose of bold dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A smooth, full bodied and elegant blend, with blackberries, currant, plum, with rich vanilla and spice tones, drinking now in a perfect zone but still has a 5 yr+ drinking window, a awesome wine, second time tried in last couple months, amazing. RP-92-94 WS-94 CR-96 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Cramer Ranch Winery-Castlebank-Old Vine Zinfandel-Giulia’s Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2008-$12.96-A massive nose of sweet juicy dark fruit and spice, one of the distinct noses I can recall, dark purple in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied fruit bomb, with black cherry, candied raspberry, toasty spice on finish. Second time tried in last month, very good QPR. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.