Sans Liege-The Offering-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Viognier-Santa Barbara County-California-2017-15.4% Alcohol-$25.89-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone Blend, with cherry, currants, herbs and spice on finish, just missed the mark. RP-91 WS-94 WE-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Dion Vineyard-Pinot Noir-Chehalem Mountains-Willamette Valley-Oregon-2017-14.0% Alcohol-$18.88-A nose of some cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, tea and spice on finish. WS-86 CR-87 Good with seafood, cheeses, salad.