Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Graciano-Carignan-Willow Creek District-Paso Robles-California-2017-15.7% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin blend with black cherry, cassis, licorice and a spiced finish, always good every year. RP-95 WS-93 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Baer Winery-Star-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Stillwater Creek Vineyard-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2014-14.6% Alcohol-$19.91-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, herbs, spices on finish, drink now. WS-91 CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.