Linne Calodo Cellars-Nemesis-Syrah-Mourvedre-Grenache-Paso Robles-California-2008-15.7% Alcohol-$64.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color.  A full bodied Rhone styled blend, with blackberry, blueberry,  licorice and minerals on finish.  Has lost some of it’s big punch but still very good.               RP-92-94          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.         One Cork Bonus.

Fulcrum Wines-Pinot Noir-Brosseau Vineyard-Chalone Appellation-California-2010-14.1% Alcohol-$26.88-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Pinot, with black cherry, strawberry, some earthy tones with a spiced finish, easy drinking.          NR           CR-89           Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.