Linne Calodo Cellars-Slacker-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color.   A full bodied Rhone blend with black cherry, cassis, minerals and a long spice finish, one of the best Slacker’s in years.          NR          CR-91           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bodegas Valparaiso, S.L.-Finca El Encinal-Tempranillo-Crianza-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied red with cherry, raspberry, herbs, vanilla spice on finish, an easy drinker.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.