Linne Calodo Cellars-Slacker-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2006-$42.00-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark, almost black in color. A full bodied but smooth Rhone styled blend, cassis, mineral tones, delicious, decant some for best results. If you are ever in the central coast area this winery is a much stop. RP-90 CR-4.5 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Arnot-Roberts-Bugay Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Sonoma County-California-2007-$80.00-A nose of dark fruit and some smoke, a bit closed, still young, dark ruby in color. A full bodied Cab, still early to drink, black cherry, currants, solid wine, give it a few years. NR CR-4-4.5 Good with steak, chicken, ribs.