Linne Calodo Cellars-Cherry Red-Zinfandel-Mourvedre-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2013-16.9% Alcohol-$70.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A full bodied red blend, with black cherry, blueberry, smoky, with licorice and spices on long finish. Good every year, one of the best Zin blends made. NR CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Jericho Canyon Vineyard-Merlot-Block 16-Restoration-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.1% Alcohol-$26.99-A nose of some dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice on finish, drink now. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.