Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Alicante Bouschet-Petite Sirah-Grand Noir-Peloursin-Syrah-Montafi Ranch-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2016-15.0% Alcohol-$39.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red, with black cherry, smokey pepper and spice on long finish, short decant.          RP-95          WS-93          WE-93          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Beringer Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Napa Valley-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$32.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet on color.  A medium to full bodied Cab, with black cherry, blackberry, licorice and spice on a bit rough finish, most likely an off bottle.          WS-90          CR-87          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.