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.