Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$49.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine, short decant. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Wines of Substance-CS-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2021-14.5% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some licorice and spice on finish, a bit disjointed. RP-90 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.