Elyse Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-RSVP-Morisoli Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2005-14.4% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Cab with cassis, plum, blackberry, with a spice finish, good not great. WS-87 WE-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
C. Donatiello Winery-Pinot Noir-Floodgate Vineyard-Block 15-Russian River Valley-California-2008-14.2% Alcohol-$24.88-A nose of cheery and spice, dark amber in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard Pinot with black cherry, dusty spices and a silky mount feel, good stuff. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.