Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.6% Alcohol-$68.00-A bold nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, not quite sure varieties but would guess Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and maybe Cabernet Franc, with blackberry, blueberry, a finish of chocolate and spices, was very good. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Mancini Ranch-Sonoma County-Russian River Valley-California-2018-15.1% Alcohol-$31.50-A nose of black cherry and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, smoke, spice and light pepper on finish. WS-93 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.