Linne Calodo Cellars-Rising Tides-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2008-15.8% Alcohol-$54.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.   A full-bodied Rhone blend, with flavors of blueberry, black raspberry, and cassis, finishes with licorice and herbs and spices.   A delicious wine, just elegant now.  Linne Calodo is a great place to visit if in the Central Coast area.           RP-92           WE-93           CR-92           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

DeLoach Vineyards-O.F.S.-Zinfandel-Russian River Valley-2008-15.5% Alcohol-$22.95-A nose of some black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, plum, raspberry, with some licorice and spice on finish.  Not sure if off bottle, cork was dry, still has heat, good but not great, maybe past it’s prime.                NR          CR-86          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.