Grilled a leg of local lamb at my farm this weekend and opened a couple of bottles of Napa red wines that I had in my cellar at the farm.
2001 Frank Family "Winston HIll" Cabernet-dark purple with a serious amount of Rutherford dust and black pepper on the nose. Deep flavors of cassis and blackberries on the palate. Firm but fine tannins and good length on the finish. Nice wine. A-
2002 Regusci Estate Napa Merlot-Reddish purple inj the glass. Red plums and berries ont he nose. A bit of toasted oak on the palate. Soft and low acid but a good match with the lamb as the red fruit component brought our the flavor of the lamb. "B"