Riverain Vineyard-Syrah-Cardiac Hill Vineyard-Bennett Valley-California-2013-14.1% Alcohol-$26.25-A muted nose of some dark fruit and some spice, midnight black in color. A full bodied red, with blueberry, blackberry, licorice and spice on finish, still can use a short decant. RP-90 WS-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Alta Napa Valley-Quatreaux-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Atlas Peak District-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.8% Alcohol-$30.07-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, plums, chocolate and spices on long finish, a good value. RP-90-92 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.