NPG Cellars-El Lugar-The Place-Syrah-Spanish Springs Vineyard-San Luis Obispo County-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish. WE-93 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Aperture Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Soil Specific-Sonoma County-California-2018-14.0% Alcohol-$48.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, cassis, tar and spices on long finish. RP-96+ WS-90 WE-93 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.