Napa Redwoods Estate-Yates Family Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa-California-2016-14.8% Alcohol-$57.99-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. Still young, needs a decant. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Brookman Road-McLaren Vale-Australia-2007-14.5% Alcohol-$33.33-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and powerful Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry pie, silky, licorice and spices on long finish. A great example of how good Ausi Syrah is when done right, still young, decant. WS-93 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.