Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Petite Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Sonoma County-California-2014-15.1% Alcohol-$20.00-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A full bodied  Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish.   A very good  Zinfandel, a great value.           WS-91           CR-91           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Veramonte-Red Blend-Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenere-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Syrah-Central Valley-Chile-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$7.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blackberry, black cherry, plum, some herbs and spice on finish.  A great midweek wine, a good QPR.           WS-84           CR-87           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.