Lava Vine Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$43.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, with blackberry, blueberry, smoke and chocolate with a long spiced finish. In a good drinking zone, needs a short decant. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Dierberg Vineyard-Chardonnay-Dierberg Vineyard-Santa Maria Valley-California-2015-$18.88-A nose of citrus and some spice, golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with apple, pear, decent acidity and spice on finish. WS-89 WE-92 CR-88 Good with cheese, dips, seafood, pasta.