Summer Estate Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.1% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, with currents, blueberry, some earth and spice on finish, a bit disjointed. RP-91 WE-90 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Core Wine Company-Ground Around-Grenache-Tempranillo-Syrah-Santa Barbara County-California-2007-15.5% Alcohol-$20.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice, interesting blend, a bit hot. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.