Robert Keenan Winery-Merlot-Spring Mountain-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.3% Alcohol-$27.49-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied dry Merlot, with black cherry, blueberry, some licorice and spices on finish, was good but expected more. RP-88 WE-91 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Barrel 27 Wine Company-High on The Hog-Grenache Blanc-Viognier-Roussanne-Paso Robles-California-2009-14.2% Alcohol-$11.49-A nose of crisp citrus and spice, medium yellow in color. A medium to full bodied white Rhone blend with peach, pineapple, citrus and and some hazelnut, a ton of acidity. Great QPR, drink now. RP-88 WS-86 CR-88 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.