Robert Foley Vineyards-The Griffin-Petite Sirah-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Charbono-Syrah-California-2017-15.5% Alcohol-$33.99-A nose of bold dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A robust full bodied kitchen sink blend with blueberry, black cherry, spice cake and pepper, a big but balanced wine. Decant for a few hours, years of life left. RP-93 WE-87 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Gamba Vineyards and Winery-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Starr Road Ranch-Russian River Valley-California-2019-15.9% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of spice and berries, dark garnet in color. A full bodied single vineyard Zin with ripe berry and stone fruit notes, cinnamon and dark chocolate, was very good. RP-90 WE-86 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.