Yates Family Vineyard-Cheval-Cabernet Franc-Napa Redwoods Estate-Mount Veeder-California-2006-14.7% Alcohol-$38.00-A bright nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied red with cherries, cassis, dark chocolate and a long spicy finish, just good stuff.   I have been lucky to taste wines with the Yates Family, seek out their wines.                 WE-92               CR-92                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.       

Quivira Vineyards and Winery-Zinfandel-Dry Creek Valley-California-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Zin, with blackberry, plum, and some pepper on finish, easy drinking.                   WS-87                CR-88                  Good with meats, chicken, pasta.