Napa Redwoods Estate-Yates Family Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$59.33-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied smooth Cab, with blackberry, currants, rich dark chocolate and spices on long finish. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Claar Cellars-Winemaker’s Bloc-Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-White Bluffs-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some chocolate and spice on finish, a bit disjointed on finish, nice bottle design. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.