Linne Calodo Cellars-Rising Tides-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2009-14.9% Alcohol-$56.00-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          WS-87          CR-92           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Petite Sirah-Lodi-California-2009-15.5% Alcohol-$20.97-A huge nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color.  A huge, full bodied PS, not for the faint of heart or Old World fans.  With blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries that finishes with a dark spicy chocolate and despite it’s big 15.5% alcohol level maintains the heat due to the bold fruit levels.  Decant for a couple hours or hold for a few years.          WE-85          CR-90          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.